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Table 3 Knowledge of Subjects About HIV/AIDS

From: A Comparative Study of HIV/AIDS: The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Risk Behaviors of Schizophrenic and Diabetic Patients in Regard to HIV/AIDS in Nigeria

Area of Knowledge Schizophrenia n (%) Diabetes n (%) Statistical Significance (P Value)
Correct use of condom is protective 64 (65.3) 40 (71.4) P =.435
Can get HIV from mosquito bites 23 (23.5) 9 (16.1) P =.276
Having one uninfected faithful partner is safe 78 (79.6) 48 (85.7) P =.343
Abstaining from sex is protective 82 (83.7) 48 (85.7) P =.737
Can get HIV by sharing meals 21 (21.4) 6 (10.7) P =.093
Can get HIV through sharing sharp objects 81 (82.7) 54 (96.4) P =.012
Healthy-looking person can have HIV 68 (69.4) 45 (80.4) P =.138
Mother can transmit HIV to unborn baby 60 (61.2) 43 (76.8) P =.048
Can get HIV through breastfeeding 52 (53.1) 36 (64.3) P =.176