Assessment of Medical Students' Knowledge Levels on HIV/AIDS: A Single-Center Study

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dc.contributor.authorGenç, Şerife Özlem
dc.contributor.authorGültürk, Esra
dc.contributor.authorKaraca, Gürkan
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-04T16:24:27Z
dc.date.available2025-05-04T16:24:27Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentSivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractAim: Medical and dental students in various countries have demonstrated varying levels of knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS. Although many students are aware of HIV/AIDS, studies show significant gaps in knowledge about transmission modes and prevention techniques. This study assesses the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among medical students at a single institution in Turkey. The aim of the study is to evaluate the knowledge levels and awareness of medical students regarding HIV/AIDS. Materials and Methods: The study included 172 students from Sivas Cumhuriyet University. A questionnaire with 26 questions, including 23 knowledge-based and 3 demographic questions, was administered via Google Forms. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square tests to evaluate associations between class years and correct responses. Results: The majority of students demonstrated gaps in knowledge, particularly in the modes of transmission and prevention. For instance, 61% of participants believed incorrectly that mosquitoes can transmit HIV. Only 50% correctly identified that HIV can be transmitted from mother to child. Students in the third year had higher correct response rates compared to other years. Conclusion: Despite overall awareness of HIV/AIDS, medical students showed significant gaps in their understanding. The medical curriculum should include more extensive education on HIV/AIDS, particularly in terms of transmission, prevention, and treatment.
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dc.identifier.doi10.51972/tfsd.1563191
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1563191
dc.identifier.issn2717-7173
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.startpage7-Jan
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12418/32371
dc.identifier.volume6
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherÜmit Muhammet KOÇYİĞİT
dc.relation.ispartofTurkish Journal of Science and Health
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Ulusal Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_DergiPark_20250504
dc.subjectHIV/AIDS
dc.subjectmedical students
dc.subjectknowledge assessment
dc.subjectpublic health
dc.subjectmedical education.
dc.titleAssessment of Medical Students' Knowledge Levels on HIV/AIDS: A Single-Center Study
dc.typeClinical Article

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