Aids and its prevention: Knowledge levels, attitudes and preventive practices among mothers in a depressed Metro Manila community

• Main Authors: Morales, Belinda F., Cruz, Rosalyn H.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 1993
• Subjects: AIDSA (Disease) > Prevention; Sexually transmitted disease > Prevention; HIV (Viruses); Attitude (Psychology); Mothers; Urban poor; Community education; Community health services
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/16202
• Institution: De La Salle University

The main objective of the study is to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral patterns of selected urban poor mothers in Metro Manila that predispose them to AIDS transmission. Specifically, the study seeks to answer the following questions: 1) What is the level of knowledge among selected urban poor mothers regarding AIDS, its transmission, and prevention? 2) What factors account for the differential levels of knowledge of AIDS and its prevention?: 3) To what extent have the knowledge levels affected their attitude and preventive behavioral patterns? 4) What are the various sources and contents of information regarding AIDS? 5) What information network exists within the community regarding AIDS?: 6) What preventive measures, both modern and traditional, against contracting AIDS, are urban poor mothers aware of?: and, 7) What recommendations can be made to formulate relevant AIDS education programs in the communities based on the results of the study?The research design used was descriptive-exploratory. The survey served as the instrument. The questionnaire incorporated structured and open-ended questions that serve to elucidate the factors accounting for expressed knowledge levels, attitude and behavior. The chi-square, correlation, and multiple regression analyses served as the statistical bases for interpretation and conclusions.The 50 urban poor mothers who served as respondents were from Marytown, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, and had ages that range from 15 to 44.Results indicate that AIDS knowledge level accounts for the positive attitude towards AIDS cases and the preventive behavioral patterns. The educational attainment, employment status, and income are considered factors responsible for the differential levels of knowledge of AIDS and its prevention. Age, religion, number of children, husband's age, and husband's occupation did not affect knowledge and attitude significantly.Results of the study can provide inputs to a meaningful AIDS education programs.