Gambaran Pengetahuan Mahasiswa Non-Kesehatan tentang Penularan dan Pencegahan HIV/AIDS di Lingkungan Universitas Sumatera Utara

Abstract

Knowledge is the result of human curiosity to understand various things through specific methods and tools. This study aims to describe the knowledge of non-health students about HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention at Universitas Sumatera Utara. This research uses a quantitative method with a descriptive design. The population of this study comprises all undergraduate students from the 2023 cohort in non-health faculties at Universitas Sumatera Utara. The sample consists of 98 respondents selected using purposive sampling technique. The results show that 36.7% of respondents have good knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention, 59.2% have adequate knowledge, and 4.1% have insufficient knowledge. These findings indicate a variation in the level of knowledge among non-health students regarding HIV/AIDS. Therefore, there is a need for more effective educational and awareness efforts to enhance students' knowledge and awareness about the importance of HIV/AIDS prevention and transmission.