conclusions this study showed that we must put more effort in translating knowledge into behavior. background it has been reported that three factors may be responsible for the social stigma associated with disease: widespread ignorance, little information and misconceptions about the disease in society. objectives this study is aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about hiv/aids i...

s and Reports 149 munication and cooperation about AIDS, and the Director-General announced that 1 December 1988 would be “World AIDS Day.” (See pp. 234-236 in this issue for a report on the summit.) WHO/United Nations Development Program (UNDP) alliance to combat AIDS. To ensure the best possible coordination among all those working to combat AIDS, to address the concerns of many countries abo...