ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2026
Evaluating the knowledge, attitude, and practices among youth regarding HIV transmission, its prevention, and their stigmatizing attitude toward people living with HIV: an exploratory cross-sectional study.
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Objective: This study assessed the knowledge of the youth of Pakistan regarding HIV transmission, their misconceptions, and their stigmatizing attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS in an exploratory cross-sectional sample. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Rawalpindi Medical University; the duration of the study was 6 months, from May to October (2025). Our sample size was 308. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The sampling technique was non-random convenience sampling, and data analysis was performed using SPSS version 28 with chi-square tests. Results: This study included 308 participants, with 62.3% females ( Conclusion: Pakistani youth demonstrated strong knowledge of common HIV transmission routes but held critical misconceptions that contribute to stigmatizing attitudes. Enhancing education and open dialog on HIV prevention and treatment is essential to improving awareness and reducing stigma, thereby fostering public support for people living with HIV/AIDS.
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