goo Research Surveys 40,000 Japanese on HIV and AIDS.Tokyo, Japan, Dec 19, 2005 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) ) - goo Research, an online research service jointly operated by NTT NTT Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation NTT New Technology Telescope NTT National Technology Transfer, Inc NTT Name That Tune (TV game show) NTT National Tree Trust NTT Number Theoretic Transform Resonant and Mitsubishi Research Institute, announced results on December 19 of a survey on HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. and AIDS. The survey, which was conducted between November 25 to December 1 via the Internet, received valid responses from 38,474 Japanese. Of the respondents, 91.4% are aware of the fact that the number of HIV carriers and AIDS patients is increasing in Japan. Meanwhile, 50.5% answered that they recognize the HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome issues as an immediate concern while 31.3% do not take the issues personally. Further, 34.5% of the respondents answered that they are not interested in the issues. When asked about the reason why they think the number of HIV carriers and AIDS patients is increasing in Japan (multiple answers allowed), 63.7% said that the sexual behaviors sexual behavior A person's sexual practices–ie, whether he/she engages in heterosexual or homosexual activity. See Sex life, Sexual life. of the Japanese have become unconstrained, while 63.1% cited the lack of knowledge in HIV infection prevention, followed by the lack of education (54.6%) and the nonuse of condoms (46.2%). In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , about 60% of the respondents do not think that they would be infected with the HIV virus. If they think that they might be infected with the HIV virus, 49.8% answered that they would consult with a medical specialist, 53.7% would take an HIV test HIV test Various tests have been used to detect HIV and production of antibodies thereto; some HTs shown below are no longer actively used, but are listed for completeness and context. See HIV, Immunoblot. at medical institutions and 35.2% would take the test at public health offices. Of the respondents, about 40% admitted that they do not know that the public health offices offer an HIV test free of charge and they can take it anonymously. Of the respondents, more then 85% answered that there should not be social prejudice and discrimination against HIV carriers and AIDS patients, and 71% said that they accept them at their workplace. In terms of information they would like to know about HIV and AIDS, 75.4% mentioned preventive measures, followed by therapies (61.9%), current status and trends (60.6%), and detailed information on the disease (58.5%). When asked about what HIV/AIDS measures the government should focus on, 64.5% of the respondents consider the development of preventive vaccine and drugs important, followed by the establishment of preventive systems (63.5%) and the provision of correct information (62.7%). Copyright [c] 2005 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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