Table 1: “Summary of findings on HIV/AIDS knowledge”.
Question Correct Answers Rate
1. AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV 378 94.5%
2. Baja California State is one of the most affected areas of AIDS 113 28.2%
3. The main route of transmission of HIV in Baja California is through intercourse 334 83.5%
4. Pets and domestic animals can transmit the AIDS virus 21 5.2%
5. A pregnant HIV-positive woman can transmit HIV to her baby 273 68.2%
6. HIV-positive people can transmit the AIDS virus even if they are not sick 117 29.2%
7. HIV is transmitted through vaginal and seminal secretions and blood 364 91%
8. HIV/AIDS is transmitted through the air 1 0.2%
9. It is dangerous to share food or water with people living with HIV or AIDS 46 11.5%
10. Washing your clothes with those of an HIV-positive or AIDS-infected person implies risk of contracting the disease 23 5.7%
11. Mosquitoes can transmit HIV 108 27%
12. There is a risk of getting HIV from sharing contaminated syringes 380 95%
13. HIV affects the human immune system 371 92.7%
14. HIV affects all the cells of the human organism 251 62.7%
15. Window period refers to the time it takes the human body to produce antibodies after HIV transmission 118 29.5%
16. The vaginal ring or the IUD are effective methods to avoid AIDS 29 7.2%
17. Contraceptive pills are effective in preventing the transmission of HIV during sexual intercourse 19 4.7%
18. Condoms are an effective way to prevent HIV transmission 330 82.5%
19. The female condom is not as effective as the male condom to prevent transmission of the AIDS virus 110 27.5%
20. Giving a french kiss to an HIV-positive person is a risk for HIV transmission 80 20%
21. Hugging and kissing an HIV-positive person on the cheek implies risk to HIV transmission 2 0.5%
22. Intercourse by doing << pull-out method>> is a safe way to have sex without risk of HIV infection 22 5.5%
23. HIV testing is usually performed through a blood test 378 94.5%
24. It is possible to know if there is HIV infection the next day after a risk practice 41 10.2%
25. Current medical treatments can reduce the amount of HIV in the body 146 36.5%
26. There is currently a vaccine against HIV infection 40 10%
27. Infections and diseases that appear due to the weakening of the immune system by action of HIV, are called "opportunistic infections" 165 41.2%