Table 1.

Preparation for and experiences during elective periods in areas with relatively high prevalence of HIV infection. Values are numbers (percentages) of students

	Student’s awareness of high prevalence of HIV infection in area
	Aware (n=38)	Not aware (n=27)
Preparation for elective
Purchasing zidovudine	13 (34)	0
Purchasing a medi-kit	24 (63)	8 (30)
Purchasing latex gloves	20 (53)	4 (15)
Obtaining dental check up	9 (24)	3 (11)
During elective
Good standards of infection control for bloodborne viruses found	20 (53)	19 (70)
Gloves readily available locally	29 (76)	19 (70)
Sharps boxes readily available locally	27 (71)	20 (74)
Well supervised during elective	27 (71)	19 (70)