Awareness About HIV/AIDS Among The Adolescent Factory Workers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47648/jmsr.2015.v2401.07

Nasreen A1 , Begum M2 , Anwar K S3 , Mazid A4

Abstract

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 384 adolescent garment workers with a view to assess their behavior, knowledge & responses about the deadly disease AIDS. Among the respondents more than half (66%) were from age group 15 to 19 years, among 384 workers females represented 68%, male were 32°% Most of the respondents (95%) were Muslim. The educational levels of the respondents were quite good, about 42% were educated up to secondary level. Monthly family income of 38% respondents' was 5001-10000 Tk. It was found that out of 348 employees 80% mentioned that they have good relation with their family members. This is a positive sign which might prevent them to do risky behaviors. This was supported by their perception about per-marital sex as 72% of the respondents said that they did not accept this (pre-marital sex).11 was found that during leisure period they stay in their house & remain involved in the activities like chat with friends & neighbors (77%), do personal or household works (54%), watch TV (38%) or go to sleep (13%). Even during their unhappy mode, they were likely to spend the maximum time in their houses. According to the research findings, 81% respondents were familiar with the term AIDS, 72% identifies it as a disease. This is important to notice that 61% identified AIDS as a normal disease which has to be considered in the planning of future programs. A good number of respondents (242) were able to mention the reason behind the spreading of this deadly disease, it should also be taken into consideration that there are even many (142) who still do not know the cause of the disease.

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  1. Professor, Department of Community Medicine

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  2. Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  3. Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  4. Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka


Volume 24, Number 1 January 2015
Page: 39-43