Table 4. Negative beliefs about people with HIV-AIDS.

Statement	Control (mean)	HIV-ST (mean)
HIV is a punishment from God	3.3	3.7
Some people think HIV is a punishment for bad behavior	2.8	3.1
Most people with HIV deserve what they get	2.8	3.2
It is sex workers who spread HIV in the community	2.9	3.3
People with HIV are promiscuous.	2.9	3.2
People with HIV should be ashamed of themselves	3.2	3.2
Men who have sex with men deserve to get AIDS	2.9	3.2
HIV+ women should not have children	3.5	3.7
AIDS persons should be avoided	3.3	3.9
There is no cure for AIDS	3.1	3.2