HIV Prevention Strategies Among High-Risk Populations in The East Coast of Malaysia

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a disease caused by a virus that weaken the human immunity system. It is a major public health concern across the world. Currently, the trend of the HIV epidemic is changes due to increasing the new cases among the young male population. Surprisingly, it is comm...

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Main Author:	Mohamad Fakri, Che Ghani
Format:	Thesis
Language:	eng eng
Published:	2024
Subjects:	RA0421 Public health Hygiene Preventive Medicine
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spelling	my-uum-etd.114202024-10-27T01:04:42Z HIV Prevention Strategies Among High-Risk Populations in The East Coast of Malaysia 2024 Mohamad Fakri, Che Ghani Mohd Noor, Annuar Aswan School of Business Management School Of Business Management RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a disease caused by a virus that weaken the human immunity system. It is a major public health concern across the world. Currently, the trend of the HIV epidemic is changes due to increasing the new cases among the young male population. Surprisingly, it is common among men who have sex with men (MSM) or known as homosexual. There are 3 problem statements in this study which are HIV infection trends, mode of transmission dominated by MSM and the level of awareness among the population especially in the east coast of Malaysia region. There are three research questions in this study which is to identify whether this population is aware of HIV, what is their level of awareness in practising sexual activity and how frequently HIV screening is done for them engaging in highrisk activities to ensure that they are free from any kind of virus. There are three research objectives, which are to measure the degree of HIV awareness, the degree of understanding and consciousness among high-risk populations and the prevalence and trend in HIV screening. The significance of the study for policymakers is the improved availability of sexual health education, the promotion of preventive measures, and the reduction of discrimination. In a public health perspective, allow to develop more effective treatments and preventives programs. Target for the community to promote inclusion, decrease stigma and good support system. The findings show that the level of knowledge toward HIV is medium sufficient but need for empowering comprehensive initiatives to ensure the misconception can be eliminated. 2024 Thesis https://etd.uum.edu.my/11420/ https://etd.uum.edu.my/11420/1/depositpermission-s830125.pdf text eng staffonly https://etd.uum.edu.my/11420/2/s830125_01.pdf text eng public other masters Universiti Utara Malaysia
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description	Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a disease caused by a virus that weaken the human immunity system. It is a major public health concern across the world. Currently, the trend of the HIV epidemic is changes due to increasing the new cases among the young male population. Surprisingly, it is common among men who have sex with men (MSM) or known as homosexual. There are 3 problem statements in this study which are HIV infection trends, mode of transmission dominated by MSM and the level of awareness among the population especially in the east coast of Malaysia region. There are three research questions in this study which is to identify whether this population is aware of HIV, what is their level of awareness in practising sexual activity and how frequently HIV screening is done for them engaging in highrisk activities to ensure that they are free from any kind of virus. There are three research objectives, which are to measure the degree of HIV awareness, the degree of understanding and consciousness among high-risk populations and the prevalence and trend in HIV screening. The significance of the study for policymakers is the improved availability of sexual health education, the promotion of preventive measures, and the reduction of discrimination. In a public health perspective, allow to develop more effective treatments and preventives programs. Target for the community to promote inclusion, decrease stigma and good support system. The findings show that the level of knowledge toward HIV is medium sufficient but need for empowering comprehensive initiatives to ensure the misconception can be eliminated.
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author	Mohamad Fakri, Che Ghani
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title	HIV Prevention Strategies Among High-Risk Populations in The East Coast of Malaysia
title_short	HIV Prevention Strategies Among High-Risk Populations in The East Coast of Malaysia
title_full	HIV Prevention Strategies Among High-Risk Populations in The East Coast of Malaysia
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HIV Prevention Strategies Among High-Risk Populations in The East Coast of Malaysia

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