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Table 4 Attitude of Subjects Towards Person With 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 Belief

Schizophrenia n (%)

Diabetes n (%)

Statistical Significance (P Value)

Can eat with person with HIV/AIDS

22 (22.4)

24 (42.9)

P =.008

Can care for male relative with HIV/AIDS

39 (39.8)

38 (67.9)

P =.001

HIV-infected student should continue schooling

49 (50.0)

36 (64.3)

P =.086

Can care for female relative with HIV/AIDS

39 (39.8)

37 (66.1)

P =.002

HIV-infected teacher should continue teaching

45 (45.9)

36 (64.3)

P =.028

Can buy food from a shopkeeper with HIV

9 (9.2)

33 (58.9)

P <.001

Secrecy about an infected family member

64 (65.3)

38 (67.9)

P =.747