An investigation of knowledge about AIDS prevention and control among medical staff in the City of Tai'an

Objective This investigation was made to understand the awareness of medical staff in medical facilities at different levels of knowledge about AIDS prevention and control for the provision of a basis on which to formulate scientific measures for AIDS prevention and control. Methods 750 medical personnel at different posts in medical facilities at different levels were selected for an on- the- spot anonymous questionnaire investigation. Results The investigation showed that the average awareness rate of AIDS knowledge was 62.05% among medical personnel at different levels. 98.13% of the subjects knew about the pathogen causing AIDS, with the awareness rate being highest. Only 12.13% of all the investigated knew about the responsible epidemic reporter stipulated in the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases with a lowest awareness rate. Conclusion The knowledge of medical personnel at different levels about the preven- tion and control of AIDS is inadequate. Therefore, professional training should be strengthened among medical personnel.