Information Awareness of HIV/AIDS among Students of Rajdhani College, Delhi, India

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  • S. A. Jain College, Ambala City 134003, Haryana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2013/v50i4/37424

Keywords:

Information Awareness, HIV/AIDS, Rajdhani College, Delhi, Use of Condom

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to provide preliminary data on HIV/AIDS knowledge and awareness among students of Rajdhani College, Delhi. The findings revealed that the majority of the students have knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS while some students had detailed knowledge of the disease and its prevention. It was found that 60% of students knew the role of condoms in preventing HIV.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS

http://www.medindia.net/health_statistics/general/aidsindia.asp

http://rajdhani.du.ac.in/www/index.html

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How to Cite

Kumar, P. Information Awareness of HIV/AIDS among Students of Rajdhani College, Delhi, India. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 50(4), 437–444. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2013/v50i4/37424

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