A random sample of 365 students attending a university in northern Texas returned a mailed questionnaire measuring the students' knowledge of Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), their perceived susceptibility to AIDS, and their sexual practices during the last year. The students had high knowledge levels about AIDS in general. However, 70% did not worry about getting AIDS. Collectively, there was a display of concern until it became a personal issue. The students (59%) saw themselves as less likely than most people to get AIDS. Although 70% of this sexually active group did not use condoms, they still did not perceive themselves as susceptible to AIDS.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500840 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Winnubst, K. D. (Kimberly Dawn) |
| Contributors | Chng, Chwee-Lye, Rossman, J. Robert (James Robert), 1946-, Fridinger, Frederick W., Delaney, Gloria |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | 74 leaves: ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Winnubst, K. D. (Kimberly Dawn), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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