Knowledge about HIV and views about HIV testing among students at an inner London university

Undergraduate students at an inner London university were surveyed at the beginning of 1992 about their basic knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS, HIV transmission and views about the HIV antibody test. Although they demonstrated good knowledge about HIV/AIDS and routes of transmission, a proportion had had unprotected intercourse, but were deterred from seeking an HIV test for a number of reasons. Implications for promoting safer sex and increasing awareness about HIV testing sites on university campuses are discussed.