HIV knowledge and its correlation with the Undetectable = Untransmittable slogan in Brazil
Rev. saúde pública (Online)
; 56: 87, 2022. tab
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in En
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Knowledge about HIV transmission and prevention is a necessary step for adopting preventive behaviors. We assessed HIV knowledge and its correlation with the perceived accuracy of the "Undetectable = Untransmittable" (U=U) slogan in an online sample with 401 adult Brazilians. Overall, 28% of participants showed high HIV knowledge level. The perceived accuracy of the U=U slogan significantly correlated with HIV knowledge. Younger participants, those reporting lower income or lower education, or who had never tested for HIV showed poorer HIV knowledge. Filling gaps of knowledge among specific populations is urgent in order to increase preventive behaviors and decrease HIV stigma.
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01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
HIV Infections
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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HIV Seronegativity
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HIV Long-Term Survivors
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Communicable Period
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. saúde pública (Online)
Journal subject:
Sa£de P£blica
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brasil
Country of publication:
Brasil