of Male Students about HIV/AIDS Sir

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects cells of the immune system, destroying or impairing their function. As the infection progresses, the immune system becomes weaker, and the person becomes more susceptible to opportunistic infections. HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed more than 25 million lives over the past three decades. There were approximately 34 million people living with HIV in 2011 (1, 2). Some behaviors and conditions can put individuals at greater risk of contracting HIV, therefore, individuals can reduce the risk of HIV infection by limiting exposure to these risk factors. This disease needs more attention for its prevention and control worldwide especially in developing countries like Iran (3). Improving the level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS in general population especially i