The influence of education level and individual attitudes on voluntary HIV testing among Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) was carried out at AIDS information centre

Abstract

This research study entitled the influence of education level and individual attitudes on voluntary HIV testing among Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) was carried out at AIDS information center, chosen because it is easily accessible to the researcher. Its objective were as follows to examine the relationship between education level and voluntary HIV testing and to examine the relationship between individual attitudes and voluntary HIV testing. One of the significances of the study was that it will enable young adults acquire knowledge and awareness about HIV testing thus encourages them to go for voluntary HIV testing. This study used a correlational cross-sectional study design targeting a sample of 113 respondents. The analysis is a measure the variables used with PPMCC. The study revealed that there is a significant relationship between individuals towards HIV testing and voluntary HIV testing clearly indicating there positive attitudes towards HIV testing will encourage more voluntary testing. The study further found that there is no significant relationship between level of education and individual attitudes towards HIV testing. Lastly the study found that there is no significant relationship between HIV testing and level of education