A Study of AIDS Awareness among Senior Secondary Standard Students

Abstract

Mankind is facing a serious threat due to epidemic AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome) which is sweeping across the continents forebodes a grim future for the world. It is affecting millions across the globe particularly Central and East Africa. AIDS is the condition in which in built defense system of body breaks down completely. Most of individuals especially adolescents are not aware of symptoms of this disease. Sex education must be made compulsory in all schools and colleges with a view and target the 15-24 age groups. The main findings of different researches on AIDS show that the main cause of AIDS, especially in India, is sexual contact. Sexual transmission accounts for over 75% of infections. The adolescents are more prone to it. Therefore, it is essential that besides traditional education they should be given education about AIDS too.  Present study assesses the AIDS awareness among Senior Secondary School Students. With a view of realizing the objectives, to begin with survey method was considered appropriate. The population of the study was the senior secondary school students of Kurukshetra District. From this 50 senior secondary male and 50 senior secondary female students were selected. A self made questionnaire was prepared and used by the investigator. Main findings of the study showed that male students were more aware about the AIDS in comparison to the female students.