Table 2 Differences in correct HIV knowledge among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Kabul, Afghanistan (n = 214).
Question Topic | Overall | Live in Afg. > 10 yrs n,(%) | Lived Outside Afghanistan n,(%) | OR, 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HIV infectious forever: | 0.66, 0.26 – 1.66 | |||
97, (45.5%) | 11, (55.0%) | 86, (44.6%) | ||
HIV can not be detected just by looking at a person | 1.43, 0.55 – 3.74 | |||
91, (42.7%) | 7, (35.0%) | 84, (43.5%) | ||
Medicines cannot cure HIV | 0.86, 0.33 – 2.26 | |||
68, (31.9%) | 7, (35.0%) | 61, (31.6%) | ||
Used needles transmit HIV | 0.60, 0.17 – 2.13 | |||
166, (71.9%) | 17, (85.0%) | 149, (77.2%) | ||
HIV transmitted by donated blood | 0.68, 0.27 – 1.70 | |||
87, (41.2%) | 10, (50.0%) | 77, (58.9%) | ||
HIV not transmitted by mosquito bites: | 1.20, 0.48 – 3.00 | |||
114, (54.0%) | 10, (50.0%) | 104, (54.5%) | ||
HIV not transmitted by lack of hygiene: | 1.70, 0.67 – 4.35 | |||
109, (51.9%) | 8, (40.0%) | 101, (53.2%) | ||
HIV transmitted sexually | 1.58, 0.57 – 4.36 | |||
165, (77.8%) | 14, (70.0%) | 151, (78.6%) | ||
HIV not transmitted by hugging/kissing | 1.15, 0.45 – 2.90 | |||
122, (58.1%) | 11, (55.0%) | 111, (58.4%) | ||
Condoms reduce risk of sexual transmission of HIV | 1.92, 0.76 – 4.86 | |||
127, (59.6%) | 9, (45.0%) | 118, (61.1%) | ||
Using a new needle with each injection reduces HIV risk | 0.57, 0.22 – 1.46 | |||
101, (47.4%) | 12, (60.0%) | 89, (46.1%) | ||