The Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) provides useful information tornunderstand the health communication messages gap. The survey was conducted tornassess perception level of the risk communication variables and to examine whether thernrisk communication variables are predictors to HIV/AIDS prevention practices. Arncross-sectional study was conducted based on EPPM in December 2003 among BahirrnDar University students. Self-administrative questionnaire prepared in English wasrnused to collect data. Data analysis and interpreted was done using appropriate statisticalrnmethods.rnIn this study 456-second year and above students participated. The result showed thatrn166(34.6%) of the students, more males than females (P