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ERIC Number: EJ1335138
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Lost in Translation: College Students' Knowledge of HIV and PrEP in Relation to Their Sexual Health Behaviors
Stutts, Lauren A.; Robinson, Patrick A.; Witt, Brian; Terrell, Debra F.
Journal of American College Health, v70 n2 p561-567 2022
Objective: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a notable public health problem among young adults. The present study examined college students' knowledge of HIV and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in relation to their sexual health behaviors. Participants and Method: Participants included 1516 students who completed questionnaires on actual and perceived HIV knowledge, perceived PrEP knowledge, and sexual health behaviors. Results: While knowledge of HIV was high, knowledge of PrEP was low. Approximately 73% of the sample reported not using condoms at all times, and 41% reported never having been tested for HIV. Women, students at public schools, upper-year students, and students with higher HIV and PrEP knowledge were more likely to get tested for HIV than their counterparts. Knowledge of HIV and PrEP did not relate to condom use. Conclusion: These results suggest the need for increased education about PrEP and strategies to help students translate knowledge about HIV to recommended sexual health behaviors.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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