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National Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS [March, 2004]

As I read each of the following, please tell me if, as far as you know, a person can become infected with HIV this way or not. (First/Next) how about …?  Can a person become infected with HIV this way, or not?

 

Yes

No

DK/Ref.

a.   Kissing

32

62

6

b.   Sharing a drinking glass

19

76

6

c.   Touching a toilet seat

12

82

6

Survey by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Methodology: Fieldwork conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates, March 15-May 11, 2004 and based on telephone interviews with a national adult sample of 2,902. The survey included an oversample of African American and Latino respondents (a total of 800 African American and 439 Latino respondents were interviewed). Results for all groups have been weighted to reflect their actual distribution in the nation.

 

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