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This research aims to evaluate college students' knowledge and attitudes about AIDS, as well as their reported changes in HIV-preventive behaviors.

College Students' Knowledge and Attitudes About AIDS and Changes in HIV-Preventive Behaviors

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This research aims to evaluate college students' knowledge and attitudes about AIDS, as well as their reported changes in HIV-preventive behaviors.
Data collected from 1,127 students across diverse universities in the United States.
Participants self-reported their knowledge about AIDS and changes in HIV-preventive behaviors.
Assessment included attitudes related to risk and preventive practices.
High knowledge about AIDS transmission, but many misconceptions regarding casual contact.
Significant sexual risk-taking behavior observed, including low condom usage and multiple partners.
Increased health-protective behavior reported, particularly linked to perceived risk of HIV infection.

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Randomized trial assesses knowledge and behaviors related to HIV in college students, suggesting education is needed.

DiClemente et al. (1990) studied this question.

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