Mosha, Neema F.Manda, Paul A.2016-03-242016-03-242012Florence Mosha, N. and Manda, P., 2012, September. HIV/AIDS information and changing sexual behaviour among undergraduate students in Tanzania. In A. Olden ed.,, Aslib Proceedings (Vol. 64, No. 5, pp. 509-518). Emerald Group Publishing Limited.0001-253Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1324Full text can be accessed at http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/00012531211263120Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the level of HIV/AIDS information among undergraduate students at two university colleges in Tanzania, and its role in changing risky sexual behaviour. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 151 undergraduate students from Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College and Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies were surveyed by means of a questionnaire. Findings – Of respondents 86 per cent were aware of the pandemic and its modes of transmission. The main sources of information were books, journals, magazines, television, internet, DVD/CD, radio and research reports. A total of 32 per cent reported having tested for HIV/AIDS; 40 per cent use condoms during sexual intercourse. Among condom users 63 per cent used them consistently. Factors hindering the use of HIV/AIDS information include the time spent on studies, the unavailability of the information, and the religious, cultural and family background of respondents. Research limitations/implications – In a country with over 30 university and university colleges, generalization is not possible on the basis of research restricted to a small number. Practical implications – Universities should establish partnerships and networks with various stakeholders to ensure access to HIV/AIDS information and to share experiences. Originality/value – The level of HIV/AIDS information among Tanzanian undergraduates is under‐investigated. This paper helps to fill some of the gaps in the research.enTanzaniaHIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS informationUndergraduatesStudentsUniversitiesHIVCommunicable diseasesConference Proceedings10.1108/00012531211263120