Abstract
The primary objective of this study was to assess whether there is a relationship between increasing levels of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and perceptions of discriminatory attitudes and behaviour towards people with HIV/AIDS. Employees (3662) from a large accounting firm were exposed to a survey and a response rate of 41% or 1532 was received. The secondary objective of the study was to determine whether there were any statistically significant differences in the mean difference of knowledge scores of groups created in terms of the different biographical variables. ANOVA’S (to determine the significance of differences between the means), t-tests (two groups only) and F-statistics were used for the analysis. Given the large sample size an F-test is not conclusive and the effect of the difference in sample size needs to be taken into account. For this reason it was also necessary to look at the Partial Eta Squared. Results indicate that respondents are generally knowledgeable about the prevention and transmission of HIV/AIDS and that respondents’ level of knowledge correlates negatively with discriminatory practices.
Highlights
The present study seeks to determine if there is a relationship between increasing levels of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and perceptions of discriminatory behaviour toward people with HIV/IADS
Objectives of the study The primary objective of the study was to determine if there is a relationship between increasing levels of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and perceptions of discriminatory attitudes and behaviour towards people with HIV/AIDS
Given the purpose of the investigation, namely to determine the relationship between increasing levels of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and perceptions of discriminatory attitudes and behaviour towards people with HIV/AIDS, items were included that are considered by inspection to have face validity
Summary
Objectives of the studyThe primary objective of the study was to determine if there is a relationship between increasing levels of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and perceptions of discriminatory attitudes and behaviour towards people with HIV/AIDS. The secondary objective of the study was to determine if there are any statistically significant differences in the mean difference scores between levels of knowledge with regard to educational qualifications, sex, age and high-risk behaviour. This comparison would assess whether different comparison groups have different mental models regarding positive HIV/ AIDS employees. The previously mentioned objectives have been implemented by utilizing exploratory means, including a questionnaire that was compiled with the aim of measuring knowledge levels of the respondents regarding HIV/AIDS. The research design is further explained and developed .
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