Table 1 The questionnaire and respondents' attitude towards HIV/AIDS (n = 300).
Question | Totally agree (%) | Agree (%) | Neutral position (%) | Disagree (%) | Totally disagree (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. AIDS is the disease of the poor. | 2 | 2 | 13.7 | 51 | 31.3 |
2. Most HIV-positive individuals are responsible for the acquisition of the infection. | 13.7 | 29.4 | 5.9 | 35.3 | 15.7 |
3. Our community is protected from AIDS. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 39.2 | 53.8 |
4. AIDS is a major hazard of the present time. | 41.2 | 35.3 | 13.7 | 7.8 | 2 |
5. I will not be afflicted with HIV during my whole life. | 24 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 2 |
6. HIV-positive people should be isolated from the general population. | 14 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 22 |
7. Special hospitals should be created for AIDS patients. | 56.9 | 29.4 | 9.8 | 2 | 2 |
8. AIDS patients should not receive education and employment. | 1 | 2 | 6 | 41 | 50 |
9. The community should be informed of HIV-positive people. | 31.3 | 41.2 | 11.8 | 9.8 | 5.9 |
10. Inefficacy of individuals leads them to acquire the AIDS. | 9.8 | 13.7 | 23.5 | 37.3 | 15.7 |
11. I am not interested in having a friend who is a carrier of HIV. | 25.5 | 23.5 | 27.5 | 17.6 | 5.9 |
12. AIDS sufferers are considered as victims of the social system. | 13.7 | 43.1 | 23.5 | 15.7 | 3.9 |
13. AIDS patients should not take care of an orphan. | 29.4 | 15.7 | 25.5 | 17.6 | 11.8 |
14. I would be responsible for caring an HIV-positive child. | 4 | 20 | 42 | 16 | 18 |
15. The HIV tests should be voluntary and anonymous. | 31.4 | 17.6 | 7.8 | 31.4 | 11.8 |
16. Most AIDS patients do not care if they infect other people too. | 24 | 42 | 18 | 14 | 2 |
17. Pregnant women should be tested for the HIV. | 60.8 | 33.3 | 3.9 | 1 | 1 |
18. Fetuses infected with HIV should be aborted. | 60.8 | 21.6 | 13.7 | 2 | 2 |
19. Children who are HIV carriers should be sent to special schools/classes. | 13.7 | 27.5 | 23.5 | 25.5 | 9.8 |
20. I feel sympathy towards AIDS patients. | 8 | 28 | 46 | 10 | 8 |