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Knowledge about HIV in people with schizophrenia : a general population comparison
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| Background: Patients with schizophrenia are at higher risk for human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) positivity compared to the general population. Only a limited number of studies have evaluated the knowledge about HIV in people with schizophrenia. Objectives: To compare the knowledge about HIV between people with schizophrenia and the general population. Methods: The knowledge about HIV was assessed with a questionnaire used in the general health survey of the Belgian population in 2004. Results: Patients with schizophrenia had a significantly better knowledge about nontransmissible contacts compared to the general population (43.2% vs. 32.6%, df=1, chi-square=11.0; p=0.0009). There was no difference regarding the knowledge about protective methods (50.7% vs. 55.9%, df=1, chi-square=2.45; p=0.12). Patients had a better appreciation about the severity and treatment options for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (54.6% vs. 37.9%, df=1, chi-square=25.91; p<0.0001). Conclusions: Although the overall knowledge about HIV in patients with schizophrenia is better than that of the general population, it is far from optimal. There is a need for systematic educational programs to improve knowledge. | | |
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English
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Clinical Schizophrenia & Related Psychoses | |
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2011
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1935-1232
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5:2(2011), p. 80-86
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