Awareness on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) of a Select Village in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Human  Immunodeficiency Virus,  commonly known  as  HIV,  continues  to  be  a serious health issue globally. The disease is caused by a virus responsible for infecting the cells of the immune system, destroying or impairing their function, which results in progressive deterioration and weakening of the immune system extending up to ten years. Over time, HIV leads to illness and premature death. Aimed to determine the level of awareness among respondents in a select village in Cagayan de Oro City. This will provide the City Health Office and other health organizations with ideas on what area needs extensive health education and the scope of the information to be emphasized and clarified. This study is anchored on Rosenstock and Becker’s theory of Health Belief Model. Descriptive- Comparative Research Design was used. Collection of the data is done using a researcher- made questionnaire. For statistical technique, frequencies, percentage, weighted mean, standard  deviation,  and  T-test  for  the  significant  difference.  Generally,  most  of  the participants are not aware of the manifestations of HIV, but are more knowledgeable about its transmission and prevention. This implies that they are confused and have little knowledge of the signs and symptoms associated with the disease.

Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, manifestation, transmission, prevention