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Table 2 Knowledge of the study population toward HIV

From: Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HIV among first time attenders of voluntary counseling and testing services in Italy

 

Correct response

 

N

%

Modes of transmission

  

Heterosexual intercourse without a condom (True)

225

92.2

Needle sharing (True)

220

90.2

Homosexual intercourse without a condom (True)

198

81.1

Tattoos and piercing with contaminated needles (True)

161

66

Vaginal delivery (True)

89

36.5

Breastfeeding (True)

52

21.3

Preventive measures

  

Use of condom during acts of intercourse (True)

234

95.9

Avoiding sharing needle (True)

226

92.6

Avoiding sharing fork or glasses (False)

192

78.7

Bottle feeding (False)

173

70.6

Avoiding sharing sharp personal objects (True)

158

64.7