Table 2.
Differences in HIV/AIDS knowledge by demographic characteristics (n = 1225)
| Variable | Mean (SD) | Test values | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years | |||
| 15 to 17 | 7.95 (1.712) | 2.832a | 0.037 |
| 18 to 20 | 8.28 (1.53) | ||
| 21 to 23 | 8.17 (1.64) | ||
| > 23 | 8.25 (1.64) | ||
| Sex | |||
| Male | 8.35 (1.60) | 3.179b | 0.002 |
| Female | 8.06 (1.60) | ||
| Religion | |||
| Christianity | 8.21 (1.59) | 2.607a | 0.074 |
| Islam | 7.89 (1.58) | ||
| Others | 7.33 (2.92) | ||
| Source of information about HIV/AIDS | |||
| Mass media | 8.15 (1.63) | 1.294a | 0.274 |
| Health workers | 8.21 (1.57) | ||
| Others | 8.51 (1.31) | ||
| TOTAL | 8.18 (1.60) | ||
aF-value from one-way ANOVA bindependent t-test values.