Investigating Public Awareness of AIDS in Saudi Community

Qais S. Dirar; Meshal A. Al-Obaidallah

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Investigating Public Awareness of AIDS in Saudi Community

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Objectives: To evaluate the public awareness of AIDS in Saudi Arabia, while looking into society’s attitude towards AIDS patients. Conclusion: This study showed results corresponding with findings of other previous international AIDS studies. Despite a large percentage of participants were knowledgeable regarding AIDS transmission and misconceptions, they still viewed AIDS patients negatively and were socially avoidant of them. This study also showed presence of a social stigma towards publicly discussing AIDS.

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Investigating Public Awareness of AIDS in Saudi Community

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College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, SAU

Meshal A. Al-Obaidallah

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Published: October 11, 2012

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