Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess
the impact of education on the promotion of the
knowledge and attitude of students on HIV/AIDS
prevention in Tabriz, Iran.
Methods: The study was conducted by selfassessment
technique among university students
before and after an educational training
programme.
Results: The findings showed that the
knowledge of students increased significantly
(P<0.05). The attitude to the problem also
increased positively in the subjects (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Short term training courses and
continuous educational programmes (i.e. peer
education, etc) increased knowledge and changed
attitude towards AIDS in young students. (Rawal
Med J 2007;32:53-55)
Key words: AIDS, HIV, Knowledge, attitude, students
