The Ipsos MORI poll for the British Red Cross found that only 32 per cent of young people are concerned about the virus.
The results also showed that one in seven young people would be unwilling to remain friends with someone if they discovered that person had HIV.
The British Red Cross commissioned the survey to raise awareness ahead of World Aids Day on 1 December.
Alyson Lewis, HIV advisor at the charity, said: “Many young people view HIV as a shameful secret, and we need to ensure that we demystify these fears and help young people to become more aware of the risks and how to protect themselves.”
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