The survey took place between 2 and 5 October 2015 and was conducted throughout all of Russia in both urban and rural settings. The survey was carried out among 1600 people over the age of 18 in 137 localities of 48 of the country’s regions. The research was conducted at respondents’ homes through personal interviews. The answer distribution is presented as percentages of the number of participants along with data from previous surveys. The statistical error of these studies does not exceed 4.1%.
IN YOUR OPINION, IS IT POSSIBLE TO CONTRACT AIDS IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS? (multiple answers given)
|
Aug. 03 |
Oct. 05 |
Aug. 10 |
Oct. 15 |
During sex with someone who carries AIDS (without using a condom) |
79 |
85 |
81 |
79 |
While using medical needles that are infected with AIDS |
81 |
84 |
81 |
78 |
During pregnancy, passing from an infected mother to her unborn child |
59 |
66 |
61 |
56 |
During sex with someone who carries AIDS (while using a condom) |
34 |
33 |
30 |
22 |
From touching an infected person |
9 |
6 |
9 |
10 |
From everyday objects (using things such as cups, towels, or clothing, that an infected person has used) |
13 |
13 |
9 |
9 |
Using a toilet that an infected person has used |
8 |
9 |
5 |
5 |
None of these situations will cause you to contract AIDS |
1 |
<1 |
<1 |
<1 |
It is difficult to say |
5 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
Translated by Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (formerly Monterey Institute of International Studies).