Knowledge; attitudes and behavioural response to HIV/AIDS among female University students in the background of the educational campaign that have been taking place in the country at large and at Makerere University in particular

ABSTRACT

The objective was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of female University students towards the present AIDS prevention campaigns. A survey consisting of 600 self administered questionnaires was carried out among the 3 female halls of residence. The participants were all randomly selected. Information on the risks involved in risky sexual behaviour was sought and why they chose to ignore the risks. Opinion of the females on the present AIDS prevention campaigns was also asked; whether effective or not. Almost all the participants (98.2 per cent) were aware of the risks involved in unprotected sex. Over 400 (66.6 per cent) female participants confirmed that the campaigns were few and lacking as far as women were concerned. The current AIDS prevention materials ignore cultural norms and assumes female and males have similar views on safer sex