Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Fatima A. Khalid

Publications

• Research Article
  Awareness and Knowledge of Hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS, Among the University of Kassala Students, Sudan
  Author(s): Fatima A. Khalid, Amna A. Eltayeb and NourEldaim E. ElbadawiFatima A. Khalid, Amna A. Eltayeb and NourEldaim E. Elbadawi
  
  Background: Hepatitis B and AIDS are major health problems worldwide. The number of infected people is liable to increase. Both diseases run chronic courses causing a financial drain of family sources. Awareness towards prevention and control of these diseases is necessary among both educated and illiterate people. This study aimed to assess the University of Kassala students’ knowledge and awareness of the infectious nature of the two diseases. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of the University of Kassala, Kassala State, Sudan. The study was held from April through July 2011. Data was collected through self administered questionnaire and analyzed by using SPSS version (16.0). Findings: A total of 395 students has responded to the study, and completed a questionnaire on knowledge and awareness about hepatitis B and AIDS. Among thes.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000194

  Abstract PDF