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Exploring HIV/AIDS Awareness, Misconceptions, and Stigma among University Students: A Basis for an Institutional Action Plan for Prevention and Intervention

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  • Dr. Annaliza C. Tibayde

    (West Visayas State University-Himamaylan City Campus Himamaylan City, Negros Island Region)

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This report presents an in-depth analysis of a study investigating HIV/AIDS awareness, misconceptions, and stigma among 300 university students in Western Visayas. The primary objective is to enhance comprehension of the study's findings and provide a robust foundation for evidence-based institutional action plans aimed at prevention and intervention. The study revealed that while students generally possess a high level of awareness regarding HIV/AIDS (Mean = 3.84), a significant proportion simultaneously holds persistent misconceptions, particularly concerning non-transmission modes. For instance, nearly half (47%) incorrectly believe mosquito bites can transmit HIV. Concurrently, moderate levels of HIV/AIDS-related stigma were observed (Mean = 2.91). A critical finding was the statistically significant moderate negative correlation between awareness and stigma (r = -0.54, p

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  • Dr. Annaliza C. Tibayde, 2025. "Exploring HIV/AIDS Awareness, Misconceptions, and Stigma among University Students: A Basis for an Institutional Action Plan for Prevention and Intervention," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(8), pages 1613-1626, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:8:p:1613-1626
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