Knowledge, attitude and practice toward HIIV/AIDS among the Moran population living in Dar-es-Salaam.

The socio-cultural system holding the Wamasai as a unique ethnic group in Tanzania is gradually declining, resulting in the young Masai warriors (Moran) to move away and seek jobs in urban centres without permission of the elders. Living and working in urban centres increases their chances of exposure to risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, which upon their return home will lead to the infection of other Wamasai in their social interaction especially during initiation ceremonies. The aim of the study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices towards HIV/AIDS prevention among the Moran who have migrated to Dar es Salaam City.