TY - JOUR AU - Njukeng, Patrick A AU - Nji AjagaNji, N AU - Lucy Aghangu, Lucy PY - 2013/08/27 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - HIV Infection among Individuals at the University of Dschang: Prevalence, Awareness, and Sexual Practices JF - HEALTH SCIENCES AND DISEASE JA - Health Sci. Dis. VL - 13 IS - 2 SE - Research Articles DO - 10.5281/hsd.v13i2.98 UR - https://www.hsd-fmsb.org/index.php/hsd/article/view/98 SP - AB - Between September 2009 and October 2010 we conducted a study to determine the HIV prevalence, level of awareness, and sexual practices among students of the University of Dschang, so as to recommend a practical approach to prevention at the institution. HIV testing was carried out using the Determine and Oraquick Diagnostic tests Kits, (Method: As described by the   manufacturer) and each respondent completed a questionnaire.  Of the 659 respondents, 389 (59%) were males and 270 (41%) females; of these, 7 (1.1%) were confirmed positive by the two tests.  All who responded to the questionnaire were aware of the different modes of acquiring HIV-infection, and 137 (56.6%) respondents reported heterosexual practice. Compared with the general population, HIV prevalence in this student population is still low and offers an opportunity to develop targeted intervention strategies ER -