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  • Title: Knowledge of AIDS in Papua New Guinea.
    Author: Jenkins C, Pataki-Schweizer K.
    Journal: P N G Med J; 1993 Sep; 36(3):192-204. PubMed ID: 8059544.
    Abstract:
    A survey of AIDS knowledge and condom-related attitudes and behaviours was conducted among 896 randomly selected men and women in and around Lae, Goroka, Mt Hagen and a rural area of Madang. While 93% of those interviewed were familiar with the disease name, only 3% demonstrated adequate knowledge of modes of transmission and prevention. Condom acceptance, in theory, appears high, but must be strongly promoted for substantial change in usage patterns to be acquired. In April and May 1991 in Papua New Guinea, interviews were conducted with 896 randomly selected men and women living in or near Lae, Goroka, and Mt. Hagen and in 12 villages 25 km from Madang to obtain baseline data on AIDS knowledge and condom-related attitudes and behaviors. 93% were familiar with the word AIDS. Only 3% demonstrated a high level of knowledge concerning HIV transmission and prevention. Virtually no one mentioned vertical transmission of HIV from mother to infant as a mode of HIV transmission. Only 14% mentioned blood contact. Knowledge of sexual transmission was relatively high. Only around 18% knew that AIDS prevention requires consistent condom use during sexual intercourse. Urban residents were just as informed as rural people about AIDS prevention. Men with university education were 2 times more likely to use condoms than those with no education. Less than 50% of all respondents believed condoms can prevent HIV transmission. Messages stating that one is protected if there is only 1 sexual partner and avoidance of sexual intercourse with prostitutes did not address the reality of sexual culture in Papua New Guinea. Even though many men said that they would use condoms, explicit and culturally appropriate education needs to be promoted to effect a significant change in condom usage patterns.
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