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Pace University

2018

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Hiv/Aids Knowledge & Perceptions On A College Campus, Gabriel Navarro Jul 2018

Hiv/Aids Knowledge & Perceptions On A College Campus, Gabriel Navarro

Honors College Theses

Our research project surveyed students at Pace University (both on the New York City and Pleasantville campuses) and looked into their understanding of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) & Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The goal was to better understand students’ knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS, and the ways in which they might be misinformed. Our research looked to see if there was any stigma surrounding student’s perceptions of the virus and its transmission. The study also asked students about their sexual practices. Specifically, we utilized an Institutional Review Board approved survey, to ask students about their sexual behavior to see if they were …