Survey on knowledge,attitude and the influencing factors to AIDS among women in rural areas

Objective:To learn about the status of knowledge,attitude and influencing factors to AIDS among women in rural areas,to provide reference for prevention and control of AIDS.Methods:In Hebei province,a total of 1 564 momen in rural areas were selected as respondents by random sampling to answer a questionnaire.The datas were analyzed by SPSS software.Results:The average rate of knowing the routes of transmission was 55.2%,and the rate of knowing the routes of non-transmission was 18.8%.The average awareness rate about AIDS knowledge was 14.3%.The rate of having positive bilief and attitude towards HIV/AIDS was 13.6%,while that of having correct awareness of self-protection was 39.1%.The results of logistic analysis showed that the knowledge and attitude about AIDS among women in rural areas were effected by their educational level and the related health education they accepted.Conclusion:The level of knowledge about AIDS among women in rural areas is low.Health education about HIV/AIDS should be conducted among them.Meanwhile,to improve their educational level is necessary.