National survey on public knowledge of AIDS in Ireland

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Preparatory to mounting a public education campaign on AIDS in Ireland, the Health Education Bureau (the national agency responsible for health education) conducted a nationwide survey of public knowledge and awareness of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). This research revealed a high level of knowledge of the modes of transmission of the human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and of the groups most at risk. There was, however, considerable confusion concerning casual transmission. This confusion was reflected in worries about catching the AIDS* virus through sharing utensils with, being served food by, or sharing a swimming pool with, an infected person. Although a majority of those surveyed were aware that steps had been taken to make blood transfusions safe from the AIDS virus, ∼ 75% of the respondents were worried about becoming infected with the virus through receiving a blood transfusion. Seventy-five percent regarded the use of condoms as an effective method of reducing the risk of infection.

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