Attitudes of Iranian Female High School Students Towards HIV/AIDS
Author Information
Author(s): Ghabili Kamyar, Shoja Mohammadali M, Kamran Pooya
Primary Institution: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
What are the attitudes of female high school students in Tabriz, Iran towards HIV/AIDS?
Conclusion
Tabrizian female students have overall negative attitudes towards HIV/AIDS.
Supporting Evidence
- 91% of students agreed that being an HIV carrier should not prevent education and employment.
- 72.5% believed the community should be informed about HIV-positive individuals.
- Only 16% would continue shopping at a store owned by an HIV-positive person.
Takeaway
The study found that many female students in Tabriz, Iran, have negative feelings about people with HIV/AIDS, showing that they need better education on the topic.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study used anonymous, self-administered questionnaires to gather data from female high school students.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the specific demographic of participants.
Limitations
The study only included female students from Tabriz and may not represent the attitudes of all Iranian students.
Participant Demographics
Female high school students, mean age 17.9 years, from Tabriz, Iran.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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