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ArticleOsong public health and research perspectives2016

AIDS Awareness: Indispensible Prerequisite Among Fishermen Population.

Swapna B Shetty, Darshan D Divakar, M H N Dalati, Sajith Vellappally, Sukumaran Anil, Marey A Alshehry, Baher Felemban, Al S Mamdouh, Obaid A Alshahrani

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Swapna B ShettyDepartment of Conservative Densitry, Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
Darshan D DivakarDental Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
M H N DalatiConsultant Orthodontist and Restorative Dentist, Springs Dental Care, New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds, UK.
Sajith VellappallyDental Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sukumaran AnilCollege of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Marey A AlshehryKing Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Baher FelembanDepartment of Periodontics, Al Thager Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Al S MamdouhMinistry of Health, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Obaid A AlshahraniDental Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
King Saud University · SAJazan University · SAKing Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences · SAMinistry of Health · SARiyadh Armed Forces Hospital · SASinhgad Dental College and Hospital · IN

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Abstract

objectivesFishermen are among the most vulnerable groups for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS with reported high prevalence. Poor knowledge base has been evidenced by a few studies. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS among fishermen of the Kutch coast, Gujarat, India.

methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 950 fishermen of the Kutch coast, in the months of January-February 2015. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS of fishermen was assessed using structured interview schedules with 12 questions. The information on socio-demographic characteristics was also obtained. Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. The confidence level and level of significance were fixed at 95% and 5%, respectively.

resultsA major proportion of participants (57.2%) had no access to any potential source of information and had never heard about HIV/AIDS (65.1%). Some of them were aware of modes of transmission of AIDS but only a few of them knew about the methods of prevention. Only 23.1% of participants were observed with appropriate knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS. Bivariate and multivariate analysis revealed significant variation in the proportion of participants with appropriate knowledge with age and educational status.

conclusionOverall, the knowledge of the fishermen community in the present study was evidenced to be poor creating an alarming situation demanding educative interventions as a part of AIDS control programs.

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HIV/AIDSIndiaknowledgeoccupational medicine

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