Table 2.

HIV-related knowledge

Indicator	Low Engagement (N=497)	High Engagement (N=355)	Overall (N=852)
Comprehensive HIV Knowledge (a and b, below)##	10.9%	65.6%	33.7%
a. Can recognise 3 correct modes of transmission## (non-use of condoms; sharing syringes; giving or receiving unchecked transfusion)	16.3%	98.3%	50.5%
b. Can reject at least 2 incorrect modes of transmission## (living with someone with HIV, mosquito, sharing food)	7.03%	33%	17.3%
Knowledge of HIV in Vietnam (proportion saying “yes”)
Correct
Vietnam has an anti-discrimination policy to support PLWH	70.5%	72.8%	72.3%
Vietnam has methadone treatment for drug users	74.4%	74.1%	74.1%
Vietnam has HIV education in schools	90.8%	93.1%	93.0%
Incorrect
Vietnam has a 100% condom use policy	82.8%	79.9%	80.7%
Vietnam considers drug use a ‘social evil’**	98.8%	93.1%	94.1%
There are no NGOs for people with HIV in Vietnam**	52.3%	40.4%	42.5%

*p<0.10

^**p<0.05

^#p<0.01

^##p<0.001