目的　调查平顶山地区部分青少年学生对艾滋病 (AIDS)基本知识的了解情况、相关知识的来源途径。　方法　按照分层抽样和整群抽样的方法 ,采用问卷调查的方式 ,对调查结果进行整理分析。　结果　大多数学生对 AIDS基本知识有所了解 ,获得知识的主要途径是电视广播。　结论　本地区对 AIDS知识的宣传教育需进一步加强。并提出了由社会、学校、家庭共同进行 AIDS知识教育的建议 Objective To investigate the understanding of basic knowledge about AIDS in some young students in Pingdingshan and the sources of related knowledge. Methods According to the methods of stratified sampling and cluster sampling, the questionnaire was used to analyze the survey results. Results Most students had some understanding of the basic knowledge of AIDS, and the main way to obtain knowledge was television broadcasting. Conclusion The publicity and education on AIDS knowledge in this area need to be further strengthened. And put forward by the society, schools, families jointly AIDS education advice