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January 6, 2026VenereologyOpen Access

Determinants of HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among High School Students in Burayu Town, Ethiopia

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ABAlemayehu Godana BirhanuYTYalemsew Abate TeferaFTFitsum Tigu

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Cross-sectional survey found students' knowledge influences positive attitudes about HIV in adolescents, suggesting improved prevention efforts are essential.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding HIV/AIDS among high school students in Burayu town, Ethiopia.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study design
  • Surveyed 394 students from three higher secondary schools
  • Used pre-tested self-administered questionnaires
  • Utilized statistical methods including descriptive statistics and logistic regression
  • 70% of students had sufficient knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention
  • 61% demonstrated positive attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS
  • Higher knowledge correlated with positive attitudes at OR 23.4
  • Sexual practice linked to knowledge level, age, gender, and residence with significant AORs

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Birhanu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/695d85543483e917927a48cbhttps://doi.org/10.3390/venereology5010002
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