A propósito del SIDAun estudio cualitativo sobre percepción y actitudes de estudiantes y profesorado universitario en Chontales, Nicaragua
- Cobos Sanchiz, David
- Morón Marchena, Juan Agustín
- López Jarquín, Emilio José
- Reyes Costales, Encarnación Mª
ISSN: 1659-0201
Year of publication: 2013
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Type: Article
More publications in: Población y Salud en Mesoamérica
Abstract
The main objective of this paper is to analyze the perceptions and attitudes about the HIV of the Nicaraguan university community. This is a qualitative study developed at the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua, from various discussion groups. To analyze the data, the content analysis technique and the qualitative analysis programme Atlas.ti have been employed, resulting in a conceptual network of related codes. Among the most significant findings, the low level of knowledge about STI among teachers and students can be highlighted, as well as the persistence of numerous myths regarding people with HIV, causing that social discrimination is still a topic of interest for the community. The overall conclusions of the study are useful to inform and guide future activities of Education and Health Promotion in the context in which research is conducted.