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Unfortunately, in developing countries such as Ghana, persons living with HIV\/AIDS are victims of discrimination and rejection and are often excluded from social activities. Consequently, there is a need for mitigation strategies aimed at reducing the spread of the disease. Indeed, in human society, beliefs are fundamental to understanding people's intentions towards a given phenomenon. The purpose of this study was to assess students' perceived self\u2010efficacy, attitude towards and knowledge about HIV\/AIDS. In this study, Bandura's self\u2010efficacy theory was used as a framework to assess the relationship between students' perceived self\u2010efficacy, attitude towards and knowledge about HIV\/AIDS. A total of 342 students of at least 15 years old were recruited from junior and senior high schools and a public university to complete two scales: the general self\u2010efficacy and attitude and knowledge about HIV\/AIDS scales. 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