Knowledge indicators

Response

Frequency

%

Meaning of HIV/AIDS

Correct

52

22.9

Wrong

175

77.1

HIV/AIDS is caused by a virus

Correct

226

99.6

Wrong

1

0.4

HIV is more prevalent in women than men

Correct

169

74.4

Wrong

58

25.6

HIV can be transmitted via the placenta

Correct

151

66.5

Wrong

76

33.5

HIV can be transmitted via insect bite

Correct

220

96.9

Wrong

7

3.1

HIV is a deadly disease if uncontrolled

Correct

185

81.5

Wrong

42

18.5

HIV is transmitted via unprotected sex with an infected person

Correct

220

96.9

Wrong

7

3.1

HIV is transmitted by use of unsterilized utensils

Correct

202

89

Wrong

25

11

Symptoms of HIV/AIDS

Correct

222

97.8

Wrong

5

2.2

Knew how HIV could be diagnosed

Correct

202

89

Wrong

25

11

HIV can be treated with antiretroviral drugs

Correct

98

43.2

Wrong

129

56.8