Table 2.
Knowledge of students on modes of HIV transmission and best prevention method in Debre-berhan Town, January 2010
| Variable | M (%) | F (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | |||
| Yes | 142 (41.9) | 132 (38.9) | 274 (80.8) |
| No | 19 (5.6) | 46 (13.6) | 65 (19.2) |
| Mother-to-fetus | |||
| Yes | 125 (36.9) | 92 (27.1) | 217 (64) |
| No | 36 (10.6) | 86 (25.4) | 122 (36) |
| Insect bite transmit HIV | |||
| Yes | 50 (14.7) | 87 (25.7) | 137 (40.4) |
| No | 111 (32.7) | 91 (26.8) | 202 (59.6) |
| Kissing transmit HIV | |||
| Yes | 34 (10) | 68 (20.1) | 102 (30.1) |
| No | 127 (37.5) | 110 (32.4) | 237 (69.9) |
| Abstinence protects from HIV | |||
| Yes | 121 (35.7) | 112 (33) | 233 (68.7) |
| No | 40 (11.8) | 66 (19.5) | 106 (31.3) |
| Faithfulness protects from HIV | |||
| Yes | 51 (15.1) | 77 (22.7) | 128 (37.8) |
| No | 110 (32.4) | 101 (29.8) | 211 (62.2) |
| Condom use protects from HIV | |||
| Yes | 147 (43.4) | 148 (43.7) | 295 (87) |
| No | 14 (4.1) | 30 (8.9) | 44 (13) |
NB: Percents will not add up to 100, as multiple responses are possible.