Background. People with disabilities are vulnerable group to be infected with HIV/AIDS and are challenged to utilize HIV/AIDS\nservices. Hence, this study assessed knowledge, attitude, and practice about HIV/AIDS among disabled people in Hawassa city.\nMethods. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 disabled people. All disabled people residing in\nHawassa city during the study period were included. Pretested and structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Logistic\nregression analyses were used to identify the associated factors. Results. A high percentage (197 (79.8%)) of disabled people were\nknowledgeable about HIV/AIDS. Similarly, 190 (76%) of the respondents had a favorable attitude towards HIV/AIDS. In addition,\nbeing married (AOR = 2.20; 95% CI: 1.14, 4.27) and being employed (AOR = 2.85; 95% CI: 1.19, 6.81) were positively associated with\nknowledge about HIV/AIDS. Moreover, being a male (AOR = 2.83; 95% CI: 1.61, 2.90) and being married (AOR = 2.13; 95% CI:\n2.25, 3.26) were also positively associated with having a favorable attitude towards HIV/AIDS. Conclusions. Significant numbers of\ndisabled people were knowledgeable and had a favorable attitude towards HIV/AIDS.
Loading....