Table 1 Attitudes about people living with HIV/AIDS, community residents of kebeles, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

HIV is a punishment from God for bad behavior

74%

22%

4%

People with HIV should be ashamed of themselves

36%

62%

2%

I would be ashamed to be seen in public with friend known to have AIDS

29%

71%

1%

Distancing:

I would not buy vegetables in the market from someone who had AIDS

27%

71%

2%

PLWH in our kebele would not be welcome in weddings or parties

15%

85% 

< 1%

PLWH in our kebele would probably be abandoned or sent away by their spouse or family

18%

81%

1%

Support for PLWH:

If PLWH in our kebele, community should help socially support them

92%

6%

1%

If PLWH in our kebele, community should share responsibility for their care and treatment

87%

10%

3%

PLWH deserve our compassion and support

94%

4%

3%