ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is a real pleasure to thank the people who helped me and guided me through this study, first I would like to thank my supervisor Mr. K.D Moloi and the staff of department of statistics for your technical support. I would like to thank my mother for your firm and emotional support, my sister and brothers for encouraging me and being exemplary in everything you do. Lastly but not least I would like to thank my friends and class mates for putting up with me all through the year.

DEDICATION
To my late father M.I Sibuyi, your legacy lives on and to the almighty God, your unconditional love reflects through my achievements

Declaration
I hereby declare that sexual Risk behavior, knowledge, perception and awareness of first year student residing at the university of Limpopo campus is my original work and effort. Sources and quotes used in this stud are indicated and acknowledged.

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Sibuyi J Date

ABSTRACT

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Acknowledgements
Declaration
Dedication
Table of contents
Abbreviations
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Background on HIV/AIDS
1.1.1 HIV/AIDS in South Africa
1.1.2 HIV/AIDS in tertiary institutions
1.2 Backgrounds on university of Limpopo
1.3 Aim of the study
1.4 Objective of the study
1.5 Significance of the study