East Mediterr Health J. 2002 Nov;8(6):725-31.

Prisoners' knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its prevention in Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Knowledge of prisoners regarding HIV/AIDS in Kerman was evaluated. Analysis indicated that the sample (n = 350) of prisoners had relatively high knowledge about HIV/AIDS and its modes of transmission. However, they had a lower level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention. The overall knowledge of men about AIDS was significantly lower than women. Persons aged 46 years and older and illiterate inmates had the least knowledge about modes of transmission. In addition, the knowledge of illiterate prisoners about HIV/AIDS prevention was significantly lower than others. Evaluation of attitudes and practices of prisoners and implementation of educational programmes regarding HIV/AIDS are suggested.

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