AIDS-related knowledge and behaviors among teenagers--Italy, 1990.

Abstract

As of December 31, 1990, the number of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases in Italy exceeded 8000. Although 67% of AIDS cases in Italy occurred among intravenous (IV)-drug users, the role of transmission through heterosexual contact with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected persons has increased, accounting for 7% of cases in 1990, compared with 2% in 1985. As part of an AIDS epidemiology course in Frascati for regional AIDS epidemiologists (approximately 20 km [13 miles] south of Rome) in November 1990, course participants surveyed AIDS-related knowledge and behaviors among students attending the five high schools in the local school district. This report summarizes findings of the survey, which aimed to characterize AIDS-related knowledge and behaviors of this population.

• Authors: Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Journal: MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report (MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep) Vol. 40 Issue 13 Pg. 214-5, 221 (Apr 05 1991) ISSN: 0149-2195 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1900912 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Adolescent
• Adolescent Behavior
• Child
• Coitus
• Female
• Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
• Humans
• Italy
• Male
• Substance Abuse, Intravenous