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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
arts and humanities
Fears of aids in Nigerian students: Dimensions of the Fear of Aids Scale (FAIDSS) in West Africa
Social Science and Medicine, Volume 38, No. 2, Year 1994
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A study based on a sample of 2500 individuals aged 18 years and over in six west African cities was undertaken for the purpose of determining the cross-cultural consistency and replicability of fears about AIDS. A factor analysis of the data obtained confirmed a similar factor structure to that reported in Australia. Implications for the prevention of HIV transmission in Nigeria and other west African countries is discussed. Our findings showed that the fear of AIDS Scale (FAIDSS) is a reliable index of fear of aids and is readily scaleable. Other implications for health education are considered. © 1994.
Authors & Co-Authors
Akande, Adebowale Williams
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ross, Michael W.
Australia, Sydney
Centre for Social Research in Health
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Citations: 32
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 2
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Doi:
10.1016/0277-9536(94)90403-0
ISSN:
02779536
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Study Locations
Multi-countries
Nigeria