*Those who answered correctly for 3 or more sub questions out of a total of 5 sub-questions were considered as correct responders. Sub-questions were as follows “HIV can be transmitted through a. sharing same glass with an AIDS patient b. sharing same food from one plate with an AIDS patient c. mosquito bite d. sitting near to an AIDS patient e. sharing same closet with an AIDS patient. **Those who answered correctly for 3 or more sub questions out of a total of five sub-questions were considered as correct responders. Sub-questions were as follows “HIV can be transmitted a. through sexual contact with the patient b. from mother to child through breastfeeding c. from mother to child at the time of birth d. by sharing of syringes and needles e. through transfusion of infected blood. Those questions for which correct answer were given by more than 80% of responders were classified as excellent response, those for which correct answers were given by 60 – 80% were classified as a good response and those for which correct answers were given by 60% were classified as poor response |
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| Table 1: Knowledge of pre medical students about HIV/AIDS. |
