Norman B. Juruena Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
HIV/, AIDS
Southern Philippines Medical Center, Davao City, Philippines College of Nursing, Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc., Davao City, Philippines
Dr. Norman Juruena is currently working as Nurse II (Full-time Senior Nurse) at Southern Philippines Medical Center as well as Assistant Professor I (Part-time) at Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. He received his second doctorate degree, Doctor of Healthcare Management, in 2019 while his first PhD in Nursing Practice in 2017. He completed his Master of Arts in Nursing major in Medical-Surgical Nursing in 2015. He is part of the Research Ethics Committee at Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.
Short Communication Open Access
Author(s): Norman B. Juruena
Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is considered to be one of the most serious global health problems and it becomes the worldwide epidemic over the last three decades. There is still a constant increase in numbers and rapid spread of HIV/ AIDS in the Philippines due to lack of sufficient information and poor adherence to universal precautions on sexual practices. Centennials are the most vulnerable population to acquiring HIV/AIDS as they are more engaged to sexual activities. The study utilized the descriptive-comparative and correlational designs among the 384 centennials (i.e., ages 18 to 23 years old) in Davao City for the year 2019. The level of knowledge on mode of transmission, and prevention, diagnosis and treatment were both rated modera... view moreĀ»