AbstractsEducation Research & Administration

The lesbian, gay, and bisexual population (LGB) has the highest percentage of new HIV/AIDS infections between the ages of 13-24 years (Center for Disease Control, 2012). The following study investigated the knowledge, perceptions, and beliefs of HIV/AIDS among the LGB college student population at a mid-Atlantic university. The data for this study was collected from a sample of 20 college students. The instrument utilized was the HIV/AIDS: Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceptions Survey. The study sought to answer the research question: "What are lesbian, gay, and bisexual college students' knowledge, perceptions, and beliefs with respect to HIV/AIDS?" The data analysis revealed that participants have a basic understanding of HIV/AIDS knowledge, perceptions, and beliefs. The research problem, research question, and the significance of the study are discussed. In addition, a review of literature, the methodology, the findings, implications for practice and research, and limitations of the study are discussed.