Self-assessment of the risk of HIV/AIDS infection of population of Nizhny Novgorod region (results of social studies)
The article analyzes the results of HIV/AIDS risk self-assessment by the respondents, residents of Nizhny Novgorod, and their sexual behavior peculiarities associated with this risk. More than a half of the respondents rated their risk of having HIV infection low that indicates that they have no alertness to situations where they may be infected with HIV. This number includes people who practice risky sexual behavior and drug users as well as general population representatives. The findings suggest the need for preventive measures in population of all social groups and ages.