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The gap between Knowledge and practice of risky Sexual Behaviors for HIV among University students and staff in Moshi Town in Tanzania

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Knowledge on HIV spread is important in
combating HIV/AIDS, however its impact can
only be realized if put into practice. This study
was carried out in a Higher Learning
Institution in Moshi Township in Kilimanjaro
Region to assess the level of awareness of university
communities about HIV/AIDs and its
link with practice of risky sexual behaviors
(RSB). We have found an adequate level of
knowledge on the spread, risk behaviors and
methods for protection leading to attendance
to voluntary testing and counseling by 61% of
respondents. Conversely, we have observed
great extent of practice of RSBs including early
sexual debut (16.7 years), having multiple and
extramarital partners, involvement in practices
that lead to unprotected sexual intercourse.
We report an obvious gap between
knowledge and behavior. This study therefore
recommends that serious operational interventions
must be put in place targeting the
most sexually active groups, the youth in preliminary
schools to sensitize on RSBs and
ways to avoid them before they are engaged in
sexual activities.

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Sexual debut
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