Relationship Between Knowledge and Perception with HIV/AIDS Prevention Efforts in Key Populations
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Title
Relationship Between Knowledge and Perception with HIV/AIDS Prevention Efforts in Key Populations
Subject
Female sex workers, HIV/AIDS; knowledge; perception
Description
Background: HIV transmission often occurs through unsafe sex,
particularly with sex workers, making key populations crucial in
the spread of HIV/AIDS. One key strategy to reduce HIV/AIDS
morbidity and mortality is implementing prevention programs
targeting at-risk groups. The study aims to examine the
relationship between knowledge and perception and HIV/AIDS
prevention efforts among key populations in Tangerang City.
Method: Quantitative with cross-sectional analytical correlation.
A sample of 69 people was conducted by snowball technic
sampling. This study used the HIV-KQ-18, HIV perceptions
statements referring to the six components of the Health Belief
Model theory and Behavioral Surveillance Survey (BSS). Data
analysis was performed using the Chi-Square Test of
Independence to assess the relationship between knowledge level,
perception level.
Results: respondent characteristics Age ≥ 21 years 59.4%, high
school education 69.7%, length of work ≥ 3 years 59.3%.
Relationship between knowledge level and HIV/AIDS prevention
efforts: p-value 0.002. Relationship between perception level and
HIV/AIDS prevention efforts: p-value 0.002. Relationship between
knowledge and perception and HIV/AIDS prevention efforts: pvalue < 0.001.
Conclusion: The study found that knowledge and perception
significantly influence HIV/AIDS prevention among female sex
workers. However, consistent prevention is hindered by personal,
social, and structural barriers, including negotiation difficulties,
economic dependence, stigma, and limited-service access.
Effective interventions must be comprehensive, combining
knowledge improvement with skills training, stigma reduction,
barrier removal, and supportive policies
particularly with sex workers, making key populations crucial in
the spread of HIV/AIDS. One key strategy to reduce HIV/AIDS
morbidity and mortality is implementing prevention programs
targeting at-risk groups. The study aims to examine the
relationship between knowledge and perception and HIV/AIDS
prevention efforts among key populations in Tangerang City.
Method: Quantitative with cross-sectional analytical correlation.
A sample of 69 people was conducted by snowball technic
sampling. This study used the HIV-KQ-18, HIV perceptions
statements referring to the six components of the Health Belief
Model theory and Behavioral Surveillance Survey (BSS). Data
analysis was performed using the Chi-Square Test of
Independence to assess the relationship between knowledge level,
perception level.
Results: respondent characteristics Age ≥ 21 years 59.4%, high
school education 69.7%, length of work ≥ 3 years 59.3%.
Relationship between knowledge level and HIV/AIDS prevention
efforts: p-value 0.002. Relationship between perception level and
HIV/AIDS prevention efforts: p-value 0.002. Relationship between
knowledge and perception and HIV/AIDS prevention efforts: pvalue < 0.001.
Conclusion: The study found that knowledge and perception
significantly influence HIV/AIDS prevention among female sex
workers. However, consistent prevention is hindered by personal,
social, and structural barriers, including negotiation difficulties,
economic dependence, stigma, and limited-service access.
Effective interventions must be comprehensive, combining
knowledge improvement with skills training, stigma reduction,
barrier removal, and supportive policies
Creator
Siti Latipah , Naryati Naryati
Source
https://doi.org/10.37341/jkg.v10i1.1234
Publisher
Poltekkes Surakarta
Date
June 2025
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Files
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Citation
Siti Latipah , Naryati Naryati, “Relationship Between Knowledge and Perception with HIV/AIDS Prevention Efforts in Key Populations,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10918.