AIDS: knowledge and attitudes of university students in Nagpur

The present cross section-I study was conducted on university students to assess the basic level of knowledge regarding AIDS. Mean score obtained by the Science students related to various aspects of AIDS was significantly higher as compared to Arts and Commerce students 94.4% Science students and 86.7%. Arts and Commerce students expressed their desire to learn more about AIDS. This study has identified considerable extent of knowledge and positive attitudes amongst Science students, but Arts and Commerce students had indequate and poor knowledge. The results of this study show that there is a need of effective health education campaign for this high risk group of individuals which will help them to develop the skills to act on their knowledge and communicate it to others.