| Literature DB >> 7772453 |
M Kagimu1, E Marum, D Serwadda.
Abstract
In 1992 the Islamic Medical Association of Uganda designed an AIDS prevention project. A baseline survey was conducted to assess prevailing knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the Muslim communities in two districts. A low rate of incorrect beliefs about HIV transmission was found, although gaps in knowledge remain, particularly regarding vertical transmission and asymptomatic HIV infection. Less than 10% knew that condoms can protect against HIV transmission. Lack of knowledge was documented regarding the risk of HIV transmission associated with practices common in the Islamic community, such as polygamous marriages, circumcision, and ablution of the dead. The AIDS prevention project has incorporated specific messages and interventions as a result of these findings.Entities:
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--prevention and control; Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Barrier Methods; Biology; Community Workers; Condom; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Delivery Of Health Care; Developing Countries; Diseases; Eastern Africa; Education; English Speaking Africa; Family Planning; Health; Health Education; Health Personnel; Hiv Infections--prevention and control; Islam; Physicians; Pilot Projects; Religion; Risk Factors; Studies; Uganda; Viral Diseases
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Year: 1995 PMID： 7772453
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AIDS Educ Prev ISSN： 0899-9546