Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Preexposure Prophylaxis and Postexposure Prophylaxis at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

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Research Title: Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Preexposure Prophylaxis and Postexposure Prophylaxis at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

Researcher	Sithembile Xolile Ndlovu
Ethical Clearance Number	00006533/2023
Emails	sthe.ndlovu15@gmail.com \|\|\| 222086229@stu.ukzn.ac.za
Contact No	0737346884
Research supervisor	Dr M.T Mgwaba
supervisor's email	MgwabaM@ukzn.ac.za

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Gatekeeper's Letter from University of KwaZulu Natal

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Ethical Clearance Approval Letter

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PLEASE READ THIS CONSENT LETTER AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

I have been informed about the study entitled “Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Pre-exposure Prophylaxis and Post-exposure Prophylaxis at the University of KwaZulu-Natal” by Sithembile Ndlovu.

I understand the purpose and procedures of the study.

I have been given an opportunity to answer questions about the study and have had answers to my satisfaction.

I declare that my participation in this study is entirely voluntary and that I may withdraw at any time without affecting any benefits that I usually am entitled to.

I have been informed about any available compensation or medical treatment if injuries occur to me as a result of study-related procedures.

If I have any further questions/concerns or queries related to the study I understand that I may contact the researcher at 0737346884

If I have any questions or concerns about my rights as a study participant, or if I am concerned about an aspect of the study or the researchers then I may contact:

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Campus Name* This field is required.

Howard Collage

Edgewood Campus

Westville Campus

Pietermaritzburg Campus

Medical School

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Race* This field is required.

African

White

Indian

Coloured

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Gender* This field is required.

Female

Male

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Your Age* This field is required.

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1. Have you heard of HIV/AIDS?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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2. Are you currently sexually active?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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3. If yes, did you use protection in your last sexual encounter?

Yes

No

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4. If yes, on question 3 which protection did you use?

Condom

PEP

PrEP

N/A

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5. What types of HIV protection methods do you know of?* This field is required.

Abstinence

Condom

Never sharing needles

PEP Only

PrEP Only

PEP and PrEP

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6. Have you heard about PEP?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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7. Have you ever used PEP? * This field is required.

Yes

No

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8. Have you heard about PrEP? * This field is required.

Yes

No

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9. Have you ever used PrEP? * This field is required.

Yes

No

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10. Have you ever heard about PEP being used to prevent HIV infection? * This field is required.

Yes

No

Not sure

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11. Have you ever heard about PrEP being used to prevent HIV infection?* This field is required.

Yes

No

Not sure

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12. How would you rate your knowledge about PEP?* This field is required.

Excellent

Moderate

Below average

Zero

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13. How would you rate your knowledge about PrEP?* This field is required.

Excellent

Moderate

Below average

Zero

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14. Do you believe that PrEP and PEP are effective methods for preventing HIV infection?* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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15. Have you ever discussed PrEP and PEP with a healthcare provider?* This field is required.

Yes, for PrEP

Yes, for PEP

Yes, for both PrEP and PEP

No, I have never disccused

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16. Are you aware of the availability of PrEP and PEP services on campus or local area?* This field is required.

Yes, I am aware of both PrEP and PEP services

Yes, I am aware of of PrEP services only

Yes, I am aware of PEP services only

No, I am not aware of either PrEP or PEP services

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17. If PrEP and PEP services were easily accessible on campus or in the local area, would you consider using them?* This field is required.

Definitely yes

Probably yes

Undecided

Probably not

Definitely not

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18. What are your main concerns or barriers, if any that would prevent you from using PrEP or PEP* This field is required.

Lack of information

Side effect

Cost

Stigma

Access to healthcare providers

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19. In your opinion, should the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal provide more education and awareness programs on PrEP and PEP?* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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20. How important do you think it is for the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal to have dedicated resources and support services using PrEP and PEP?* This field is required.

Very important

Moderately important

Slightly important

not important