AIDS related knowledge and attitude in rural minority pregnant women and parturients

ObjectiveTo explore the status of AIDS related knowledge and attitude among ruralmonority pregnant women and parturients in the Qiannan area for developing AIDS prevention strategy.MethodsWith stratified cluster sampling,rural pregnant women and parturients aged 16-34 years in 12 counties were recruited to participate in a face to face interview.ResultsAmong the participants,84.52% heard of AIDS;80.35% knew that AIDS could be pevented; 86.32% knew blood transmision of AIDS;78.26% knew sexual contact transmission;61.36% knew mother to child transmission;33.18% did not know that mother to child transmission could be prevented.The awareness rate of using clear syringes to prevent AIDS infection was 49.85%.The ratios of the pregnant women and parturients without HIV virus antibodies test were 79.2% and 73.85%.The education level was the most important factor influencing the know ledge about AIDS.ConclusionAIDS education should be reinforced to protect rural pregnant women and parturients in minority areas.