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AIDS--public knowledge in Norway 1986.

P Kraft1, J Rise

  • 1National Institute of Public Health, Oslo.

NIPH Annals
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study assessed public knowledge of HIV/AIDS in Norway. Findings reveal gaps in understanding transmission, particularly regarding social contact, and highlight the need for accurate information to combat stigma.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Social Science

Background:

  • Understanding public knowledge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is crucial for effective prevention and control strategies.
  • Previous research indicates varying levels of awareness regarding disease transmission and risk factors globally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the extent and nature of knowledge about HIV/AIDS among the adult Norwegian population.
  • To identify demographic factors associated with HIV/AIDS knowledge levels.
  • To pinpoint specific areas of public uncertainty regarding HIV/AIDS transmission to inform public health messaging.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from two national interview surveys conducted in Norway in 1986.
  • Utilized contingency table analysis and multiple classification analysis (MCA) to examine knowledge and its correlates.
  • Assessed awareness of the viral cause, high-risk groups, transmission routes, and non-transmission pathways.

Main Results:

  • 64% correctly identified a virus as the cause of HIV/AIDS.
  • High awareness of transmission via homosexual sex, blood transfusion, contaminated needles, and heterosexual contact.
  • Significant uncertainty existed regarding transmission through casual social contact; knowledge increased with younger age, higher income, and education.

Conclusions:

  • While awareness of major HIV/AIDS transmission routes was high, misconceptions regarding social contact transmission persisted.
  • Demographic factors like age, income, and education significantly influenced knowledge levels, suggesting a social gradient in information access.
  • Addressing knowledge gaps, particularly concerning non-transmission routes, is vital to reduce fear, stigmatization, and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS.

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