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. 2013 Nov 28;8(11):e80951. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0080951

Table 2. HIV knowledge, risk perceptions, and attitudes among community and factory youth.

Indicator/Response 2006 (n = 813) 2009 (n = 501)
n % n %
HIV knowledge
Not having sex at all Yes 419 51.4 345 69.0 *
Having sex with 1 uninfected partner Yes 659 80.8 452 90.2 *
Consistent condom use Yes 713 87.5 476 95.5 *
Healthy person can be HIV+ Yes 663 81.3 394 78.6
Combination all 4 above Yes 294 36.2 249 49.7*
Transmission by oral sex No 422 52.0 120 23.8 *
Transmission by anal sex Yes 397 48.7 181 36.3 *
Transmission by mosquito bite No 557 68.5 373 74.4
Transmission by sharing meal No 676 83.2 436 86.9
Risk perceptions
Refuse sex/use condom if the partner has STI symptoms Yes 586 71.9 451 90.0 *
At risk for HIV Yes 189 23.2 164 33.0 *
Attitudes towards PLWH
Care for relatives with HIV Yes 529 64.9 417 83.2 *
Buy food from HIV+ food seller Yes 265 32.5 228 45.5 *
HIV+ teacher can teach Yes 540 66.3 393 78.4 *
Should inform spouse/partner if HIV+ Yes 725 89.0 484 96.6 *
*

: p<0.05.