Abstract
Background and Objectives: The degree of information is not restricted to informative and
opportunity issues of knowledge, but also to the development of a conscious individual
perception for the adoption of preventive practices. This study aimed to assess the perception
and knowledge of medical students about HIV and AIDS. Methods: This is a cross-sectional,
observational, and unicentric study, through the application of a structured questionnaire and
two referring to the attitude towards HIV and the individual risk perception and knowledge on
modes of transmission. Student’s and Pearson’s Chi-Square Tests were applied, with p
Publisher
APESC - Associacao Pro-Ensino em Santa Cruz do Sul