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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2016.17.10.338

University student's Perception, Knowledge, Attitude and Social distance for People living with HIV/AIDS  

Rhee, Young-Sun (Division of Administration & Social Welfare, Chosun University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.17, no.10, 2016 , pp. 338-344 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes about AIDS, and to analyze factors associated with social distance for people living with AIDS. Data was analyzed for 645 university students majoring in social work and nursing. The results show that AIDS was most frequently associated with the word sex. Secondly, participant knowledge about AIDS revealed common errors in the prevention and process of infection. Third, correlation between prejudice toward people living with AIDS and social minorities was statistically significant. Finally using hierarchical regression analysis, among factors affecting the social distance for people living with AIDS, only the prejudice toward people living with AIDS remained statistically significant. R Square of the entire model was adjusted to 0.390. In conclusion, the results of this study are expected to influence college education and program development.
Keywords
People living with HIV/AIDS; Social minority; Prejudice; University student;
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