Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to HIV and AIDS among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong

Cindy Davis; M B Noel; S F F Chan; L S Wing

doi:10.1006/jado.1998.0186

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Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to HIV and AIDS among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong

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Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to HIV and AIDS among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong

Cindy Davis, M B Noel, S F F Chan and L S Wing

Journal of Adolescence, Vol.21(6), pp.657-665

1998

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1006/jado.1998.0186

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Abstract

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The purpose of this study was to assess HIV and AIDS knowledge and attitudes, source of HIV and AIDS information, and behaviours related to HIV and AIDS among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong. Participants included 1259 (826 females and 433 males) Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong between 12-18 years of age. Findings revealed that over 80% of the adolescents had rarely or never discussed HIV and AIDS with their family or teacher, and the primary source of HIV and AIDS information was media sources such as television and newspapers. Findings revealed HIV and AIDS misinformation among both male and female adolescents in the areas of transmission, facts, personal vulnerability and attitudes. However, participants reported engaging in little at-risk behaviour associated with HIV and AIDS. Implications for HIV and AIDS education and prevention are discussed.

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Title: Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to HIV and AIDS among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong
Authors: Cindy Davis (Author) - University of New South Wales
M B Noel (Author) - University of New South Wales
S F F Chan (Author) - University of New South Wales
L S Wing (Author) - University of New South Wales
Publication details: Journal of Adolescence, Vol.21(6), pp.657-665
Publisher: Academic Press
Date published: 1998
DOI: 10.1006/jado.1998.0186
ISSN: 0140-1971
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449166602621
Output Type: Journal article

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