Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding HIV/AIDS Among Adolescents in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps in Mogadishu, Somalia: A Descriptive Cross‐Sectional Study
Descriptive cross-sectional study reveals poor HIV/AIDS knowledge and stigmatizing attitudes among adolescents, highlighting the need for educational interventions.
Key Points
Adolescents in IDP camps in Mogadishu exhibited poor knowledge of HIV/AIDS, with 69% harboring misconceptions.
Common misconceptions included beliefs that 75% attributed transmission to mosquito bites and 85% to sharing meals.
A lack of testing and risky practices was evident, with only 0.45% undergoing HIV testing and 2.1% reporting condom use.
The findings emphasize a pressing need for culturally sensitive educational programs and stigma reduction interventions.