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A Comparative Study On The Awareness Level On Aids Between Male And Female Subjects From Rural India
Raghwesh RANJAN*
*ANaRDe Foundation, 1087, Sector - 15/II, GURGAON - 122001, Haryana, INDIA
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a matter of social concern. Awareness is the key to prevention and therefore it is widely said in India - 'Know AIDS for No AIDS'. The study was carried out to access the awareness in a comparative way between the male and female subjects.
All subjects included in the study were literate and above 18 years of age. The study revealed significant results. More than 70% females revealed that their husbands use condom. More than 96% of unmarried males endorsed the use of condoms to prevent AIDS whereas more than 82% unmarried females endorsed the use of condoms to prevent AIDS. All the females and about 92% males were ignorant regarding the transmission of HIV from an infected mother to her fetus.
Bioethically 'right to awareness' holds great significance especially in case of diseases like AIDS which not only brutally kills the host, but also ruins his social esteem and life. Especially the female should be made more aware about HIV and AIDS considering their vulnerability. Moreover, most of the subjects included in the study were not aware about the difference between HIV sero-positively and AIDS. We need to promote awareness camps and other related activities against AIDS to ensure AIDS free society.Keywords: AIDS, Biyoetik, HIVT Klin J Med Ethics 2001, 9:78-81
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