Abstract:
The problem of public awareness about the ways of
transmission of HIV (including from mother to child), as well as
ways to prevent infection is extremely relevant. Despite the
efforts of scientists around the world, a vaccine against HIV
has not yet been invented, and prevention remains the only
means of containing the epidemic. Information on ways to
spread and how to protect against HIV infection is available to
the public. Nevertheless, the epidemic is growing. Currently,
medicine does not have the means to cure an HIV-infected
person. This article analyzes the awareness of the population
of Tashkent city on HIV infection, which showed a low level of
awareness. In this regard, HIV awareness-raising activities are
of particular importance in order to raise awareness and
develop a tolerant attitude towards people living with HIV
