Risk Perception of HIV and AIDS among Adolescents and Emerging Adults: Qualitative Analyses
Session
Psychology
Description
The aim of this study is to obtain a better understanding of risk perception about HIV and AIDS among adolescents and emerging adults in Kosova. Qualitative methods were used to examine the risk perception of HIV and AIDS. In total there were four focus groups that were organized from two target groups: adolescents and emerging adults. Seven to eight subjects were part of each focus group. Thematic analysis was used as a method for the analysis of focus group transcripts. Result showed that male perceive more the risk of getting infected with HIV and AIDS compared with female. Therefore, the perception of risk towards HIV and AIDS in both targeted groups, adolescent and emerging adults, is low.
Keywords:
HIV and AIDS, risk perception, adolescents, emerging adults
Session Chair
Vjollca Pllana Shahini
Session Co-Chair
Elmedina Çesko
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-437-69-1
Location
Pristina, Kosovo
Start Date
27-10-2018 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2018 10:30 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2018.418
Recommended Citation
Zefi, Violeta, "Risk Perception of HIV and AIDS among Adolescents and Emerging Adults: Qualitative Analyses" (2018). UBT International Conference. 418.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2018/all-events/418
Risk Perception of HIV and AIDS among Adolescents and Emerging Adults: Qualitative Analyses
Pristina, Kosovo
The aim of this study is to obtain a better understanding of risk perception about HIV and AIDS among adolescents and emerging adults in Kosova. Qualitative methods were used to examine the risk perception of HIV and AIDS. In total there were four focus groups that were organized from two target groups: adolescents and emerging adults. Seven to eight subjects were part of each focus group. Thematic analysis was used as a method for the analysis of focus group transcripts. Result showed that male perceive more the risk of getting infected with HIV and AIDS compared with female. Therefore, the perception of risk towards HIV and AIDS in both targeted groups, adolescent and emerging adults, is low.