Table 3 Comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
Variables | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
1. Can get HIV by witchcraft or supernatural means | ||
 Yes | 38,755 | 19.16 |
 No | 163,515 | 80.84 |
 2. Reduce the risk of getting HIV: always use condoms during sex | ||
 No | 44,381 | 21.94 |
 Yes | 157,889 | 78.06 |
 3. Reduce the risk of getting HIV: have 1 sex partner only | ||
 No | 23,894 | 11.81 |
 Yes | 178,376 | 88.19 |
4. Can get HIV from mosquito bites | ||
 Yes | 61,387 | 30.35 |
 No | 140,883 | 69.65 |
5. Can get HIV by sharing food with a person who has AIDS | ||
 Yes | 45,805 | 22.65 |
 No | 156,465 | 77.35 |
6. A healthy-looking person can have HIV | ||
 No | 41,279 | 20.41 |
 Yes | 160,991 | 79.59 |
7. Comprehensive knowledge | ||
 No | 124,323 | 61.46 |
 Yes | 77,947 | 38.56 |