HIV/AIDS KNOWLEDGE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON SEXUAL PRACTICES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to know more about the knowledge and sexual practices of undergraduates concerning HI/AIDS. Despite a great awareness of the dangers associated with the disease and the abundance of knowledge, young people continue to engage in practices that place them at risk of contracting the disease. The main objective of the study is to determine the knowledge and how it has influence the sexual practices of undergraduate in CSUC. This study utilize a stratified sampling of 316 students at CSUC using a quantitative approach, a self – administered structured questionnaire featuring questions concerning their knowledge of HI/AIDS and how it has influence their sexual practices. The data collected was processed using the software statistical package (version 16.0). Findings also indicated that students had much knowledge on HIV/AIDS but this knowledge had no influence on their sexual practice. Respondents suggested that there be more HI/AIDS programs on their campus.