Knowledge of King Saud University male Student in Riyadh City about Acquired immune Deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Abstract

The objective of the study is to identify King Saud University male students’ knowledge about AIDS. 300 Saudi students participated in the study. Data was collected through a questionnaire after testing its validity. The study revealed that students’ knowledge about AIDS in general was inadequate with a mean score of 23 ± 5.53. 80% of the students did not know any of AIDS modes of transmission, while 66.67% did not know any if the signs and symptoms of AIDS. Student’s level of education at King Saud University had a significant effect on their knowledge, while their marital status played no significant relation to knowledge about AIDS. Implications of the finding were discussed and recommendations were proposed.