The influence of education level and individual attitudes on voluntary HIV testing among Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)
Abstract
This research study examined the Influence of Education Level and Individual Attitudes
on Voluntary HIV Testing among Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA). The study was guided
by the following objectives; to examine the relationship between education level and voluntary
HIV testing, to examine the relationship between individual attitudes and voluntary HIV testing
and to investigate the relationship between education level and individual attitudes. One of the
significances of the study was to enable young adults acquire knowledge and awareness about HIV
testing thus encouraging them to participate in voluntary HIV testing. A total of 100 respondents
between the age of (15-35)years were selected from Nakaseke district using simple random
sampling and a correlation study design was used. The study revealed that there is a significant
relationship between individual attitudes and voluntary HIV testing among adolescents and young
adults were by positive individual attitudes highly influence voluntary HIV testing. It also showed
that education level significantly influences voluntary HIV testing in that highly educated people
participate more in voluntary HIV testing than those who are not educated and no relationship
between individual attitudes and their level of education