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Impact of Health Education on Knowledge about HIV/AIDS among Students of Social
Sciences.
Sanjay Joshi.
Indian Journal of Community Medicine Vol. 30, No. 4, October-December, 2005.
This study seeks to know the effect of health education on knowledge of the students of college of social sciences in Maharastra regarding HIV/AIDS.
Pre and Post-tests were carried out in the form of health education session on HIV/AIDS, which included scientific knowledge of HIV/AIDS, like problem statement, mode of transmission, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS. The data was analyzed statistically on the basis of correct responses given by the participants.
The study concluded that health educational intervention improved
the overall knowledge regarding general awareness, modes of transmission, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
