Socio-demographic correlates of desire for HIV testing in Tanzania

Sexual Health ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurice C.Y. Mbago
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
School Education ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Over 60% of women and men interviewed in the Tanzania Demographic Health Survey (TDHS) of 1996 and the Tanzania Reproductive and Child Health Survey (TRCHS) of 1999 indicated that they would like to be tested for AIDS virus (HIV-antibody test). This is encouraging in view of the fact that voluntary HIV testing coupled with appropriate counselling is now believed to be quite effective for the prevention of HIV infection. This paper seeks to identify some socio-demographic factors that are associated with desire for HIV testing in Tanzania. Methods: The study used data from the 1999 Tanzania Reproductive and Health Survey in which 4029 women and 3542 men were interviewed. A logistic regression analysis was used to identify correlates of desire for HIV testing for both men and women. Results: For both men and women the logistic regression results show that significant correlates of desire for HIV testing are education, residence and knowledge of HIV prevention. In particular the odds of desire for AIDS test were found to be lower for respondents with secondary school education than those with primary school education. The odds were also significantly lower for urban respondents than for rural ones. The findings further show that the odds of desire for having an AIDS test were lowest for respondents with no knowledge of HIV prevention. Conclusions: Strategic campaigns to convince people to go for HIV testing should put more emphasis on radio programmes since these are effective means of communication in rural areas where desire for testing seems to be high. Such programmes should also focus on raising awareness on HIV prevention. HIV testing facilities should also be extended to the rural areas and be offered at affordable prices.

scholarly journals Magnitude of HIV testing and socio demographic factors associated with it among adults age 15-49 years in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Eleni Tesfaye Tegegne ◽  
Mekibib Kassa Tessema ◽  
Kaleab Tesfaye Tegegne
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Survey data in Sub-Saharan African countries in the 2005 to 2010 period showed that only 10% men and 15% women aged 15 to 24 years were aware of their human-immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status. This study aims to assess: magnitude of HIV testing, and socio demographic factors associated with it among adults age 15-49 years.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Demographic and health surveys in 2016, in Ethiopia were analyzed in SPSS, using multivariate logistic regression. We used HIV testing as the outcome variable using the recommended definition by Ethiopia demographic and health survey (EDHS) 2016. Descriptive statistics were employed to show the distribution of socio-demographic characteristics.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Of the total sample of 27289 of men and women 15-49 years at the time of survey, 19.4% (n=5295) have been tested for HIV in the past 12 months and received the results of the last test. Men and women in the 15-19 age group 9.952 (AOR 9.95295% CI 6.156-16.091) and men and women age 15-49 years in urban areas (AOR 34.040; 95% CI: 21.028-55.105) were found significant predictors of HIV testing.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> HIV testing among adults age 15-49 years in Ethiopia was low. Age and place of residence were found significant predictors of HIV testing there remain a high proportion of undiagnosed HIV-infected persons and for the Ethiopian government there is a need for innovative strategies aimed at increasing HIV-testing, particularly for rural areas and those beyond adolescent age.</p>

scholarly journals Predictors to HIV testing among youth women in Ethiopia: 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gedefaw Diress ◽  
Mohammed Ahmed ◽  
Seteamlak Adane ◽  
Melese Linger ◽  
Birhan Aleminew
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Treatment Cascade

Abstract Background HIV testing is the critical first step in identifying and linking HIV infected people to the treatment cascade and it also provides an important opportunity to reinforce HIV prevention among the negatives. The aim of this study was examine factors associated with HIV testing among youth women. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study design was used and a nationally representative secondary data analysis was done on the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey(EDHS). A total of 6401 youth women were eligible in the study. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 20. Frequencies and weighted percentage of the variables were calculated. Chi-square tests and logistic regression models were used to assess predictors of HIV testing. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to control confounders and to identify the independent contribution of each variable to the outcome variable. Result A total of 6401 youth women aged 15 to 24 years of age were included. Only 37.7% (95% CI:(33.6-39.1%)) of participants were ever tested for HIV in their life. In the final multivariable model age, marital status, level of educational, media access, number of sexual partner, STIs in Past 12 months and comprehensive knowledge to HIV, were significantly associated with ever been tested for HIV. Youth women who were in the age group between 20 to 24 (AOR=2.18; 95CI:(1.800-2.652), who were married (AOR=4.70; 95% CI:(3.674-6.008)), were divorced (AOR=6.16; 95% CI (3.976-9.541)), who had no access to media (AOR = 0.69; 95 CI %: (0.540-0.870)), who had no comprehensive HIV knowledge (AOR = 0.68; 65% CI: (0.530-0.861)) and having one or more sexual partners (AOR=2.48; 95% CI:(1.350-4.551)) were significantly associated with ever been tested for HIV.

scholarly journals Male circumcision uptake and its predictors among sexually active men aged 15–59 years living in the highest HIV prevalence region of Ethiopia: evidence from 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zerihun Kura Edossa ◽  
Abonesh Taye Kumsa ◽  
Mamo Nigatu Gebre
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Male Circumcision ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background Pieces of evidence showed that the Gambella region of Ethiopia has remained HIV hotspot area for successive years. However, the magnitude of male circumcision uptake and its associated factors are not well studied in this region. Hence, the aim of the current study is to assess the magnitude of male circumcision uptake and its predictors among sexually active men in the region using the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey Data. Method Data on 868 sexually active men residing in the Gambella region were extracted from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and health Survey. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were respectively used to summarize descriptive data and measure the statistical associations. Adjusted odds ratio and confidence intervals were respectively used to measure statistical associations between variables and their statistical significances. Results The current study revealed that the overall prevalence of male circumcision uptake in the Gambella region was 61.2% (95% CI: 57.96,64.44). The results of multivariable logistic regression revealed that being Muslim (AOR = 9.54, 95% CI: 6.765.13.88), being Orthodox Christian (AOR = 8.5, 95%CI: 5.00–14.45), being from Poor household (AOR = 0.11, 95%CI: 0.06, 0.22), being from medium-income household (AOR = .33, 95%CI: 0.15, 0.73), listening to radio (AOR = .29, 95%CI: .16, .54), having comprehensive HIV knowledge (AOR = .44, 95%CI: .27, .71) and ever been tested for HIV (AOR = .27, 95%CI: .16,.46) were independently associated with male circumcision uptake. Conclusion Despite all efforts made by different stakeholders to promote the provision of male circumcision in the Gambella region, its magnitude of uptake is still unacceptably low. The federal HIV prevention and Control Office and other stakeholders working on HIV prevention and control should give due emphasis to promoting HIV-related knowledge through community-based education and through religious leaders. Integrating and streamlining HIV-related education in the academic curricula, and expanding mass media coverage should also be given due consideration by the federal government and other stakeholders. The stakeholders should also give emphasis to strengthening and empowering poor sexually active men residing in the Gambella region.

Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Testing in Filipino Women: Analysis of the 2017 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 107780122110457
Author(s):  
Amiel Nazer C. Bermudez ◽  
Kim L. Cochon ◽  
Don Operario
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
The Past ◽  
Filipino Women ◽  
Using Data

We sought to determine the association between intimate partner violence (IPV) and HIV testing among a representative household sample of Filipino women, using data collected from the 2017 National Demographic and Health Survey. In our sample, we found that 23.63% experienced IPV, and only 1.99% were tested for HIV in the past 12 months. We found that IPV was associated with an increased odds of HIV testing in the past 12 months (aOR  =  1.42; 95% CI  =  1.02, 1.99). Our study highlights the need to consider formal encounters with IPV survivors as opportunities to engage them in the HIV prevention and care continua.

scholarly journals Measurement Invariance and Criterion Validity of Comprehensive Knowledge about HIV/AIDS Prevention Scale in the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey Tool

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Ariapa
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Aids Prevention ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Women Groups ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Limited information exists on the functioning of comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention scale in the Uganda Demographic and Health Surveys. Objectives: This paper aimed to: (i) examine measurement invariance of comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention scale across men and women groups in Uganda; and (ii) evaluate the criterion related validity of the scale using HIV testing as an outcome variable. Methods: The study was based on cross-sectional Uganda Demographic and Health Survey data of 2016. Measurement invariance was investigated using confirmatory factor analysis in the framework of structural equation modelling while criterion-related validity was investigated by fitting a binary logistic regression model that explained the relationship between HIV testing and comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention. Results: The results show that, the construct is invariant across men and women groups at the dimensional, metric and scalar levels, however, all models presented poor fit. Furthermore, criterion-related validity of comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention with HIV testing, was confirmed. Conclusions: The findings of this study underscore the need to revise items included in the comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention scale in order to improve its performance.

scholarly journals Postnatal care coverage and its determinants in Sri Lanka: analysis of the 2016 demographic and health survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Upuli Amaranganie Pushpakumari Perera ◽  
Yibeltal Assefa ◽  
Uttara Amilani
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background Postnatal care (PNC) is important for preventing morbidity and mortality in mothers and newborns. Even though its importance is highlighted, PNC received less attention than antenatal care. This study determines the level of PNC coverage and its determinants in Srilanka. Methods This is a secondary analysis of the 2016 Demographic and Health Survey. Receiving full postnatal care (FPNC) was defined with a set of indicators to detect adequate care for mother and newborn. Demographic and socio-economic associated factors for receiving FPNC were identified using binary and multiple logistic regression. Variables that had marginal relationship with receiving FPNC which p-value less than or equal to 0.2 at binary analysis were selected and included in the multiple logistic regression models. We used manual backward stepwise regression to identify variables which had independent association with receiving FPNC on the basis of adjusted odds ratios (AOR), with 95% confidence interval (CI) and p-value less than 0.05. All analyses were performed in SPSS 25. Results Of the 8313 women with a live birth in the last 5 years, more than 98% had received postnatal care at facility at least 24 h. More than three-fourth of mothers (n = 5104) received the FPNC according to WHO guideline. Four factors were positively associated with receiving FPNC: mothers received antenatal home visits by Public health midwife (AOR = 1.98, 95% CI 1.65–2.39), mothers who got information about antenatal complications and places to go at antenatal clinics (AOR = 1.56, 95% CI 1.27–1.92), been Sinhala (AOR = 1.89, 95% CI 1.35–2.66) and having own mobile phone (AOR = 1.19, 95% CI 1.02–1.38). Mothers who are residing in rural area (AOR = 0.697 95% CI = 0.52–0.93] compared to those who reside in urban areas and maternal age between 20 and 34 years [AOR = 0.72, 95% CI 0.54–0.97] compared to maternal age less than 20 years were detected as negatively associated. Conclusion Receiving FPNC in Srilanka is high. However, inequity remains to be a challenge. Socio-demographic factors are associated with FPNC coverage. Strategies that aim to improve postnatal care should target improvement of non-health factors as well.

scholarly journals Burundi: analysis of the 2016-2017 Burundian demographic and health survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2186
Author(s):  
Masabarakiza Prosper ◽  
Nsanzabera Charles
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Birth Order ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Women's Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey

Background: Access to antenatal care and postnatal care services has a great deal of impacts on major causes of high maternal, neonatal and child mortality rates. This study was aimed to identify factors affecting the use of antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) services.Methods: The study used data from the nationally representative 2016-2017 Burundi demographic and health survey (DHS). A total of 8,660 mothers who gave birth within five years preceding the 2016-2017 Burundi DHS were included in this study. Logistic regression statistical analyses were used to identify factors associated with the use of the first ANC visit, the use of 4 ANC services and the use of PNC services in Burundi.Results: Using logistic regression the determined factors such as birth order (AOR 1.64; 95% CI 1.51-1.73), place of delivery (AOR 0.63; 95% CI 0.54-0.76), mothers’ education (AOR 0.47; 95% CI 0.38-0.57) and husband’s education level (AOR 0.85; 95% CI 0.74-0.94) were associated with the use of early ANC. Factors such as birth order (AOR 1.79; 95% CI 1.67-2.30), the exposure to media(AOR 1.11; 95% CI 0.98-1.30), women’s education (AOR 0.58; 95% CI 0.46-0.73), residence(AOR 0.8; 95% CI 0.69-1.01) and the birth interval(AOR 1.45; 95% 1.32-2.00) were associated with the four ANC. Women’s education (AOR 0.59; 95% CI 0.40-0.70), and health insurance coverage (AOR 0.72; 95% CI 0.59-0.96) were associated with the receiving of PNC.Conclusions: Health promotion targeting women’s education, husbands’ education and behavioural change communication in rural areas are vital for increasing their awareness about the importance of antenatal services.

scholarly journals Sex Differences in HIV Testing among Older Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Akalewold T. Gebremeskel ◽  
Nathali Gunawardena ◽  
Olumuyiwa Omonaiye ◽  
Sanni Yaya
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Sub Saharan

Background. Despite being sexually active and engaging in risky sexual behaviours similar to young adults, older adults (50 years or older) are less likely to receive HIV testing, and disaggregated data are still scarce about HIV prevention and treatment in this vulnerable population in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This systematic review is aimed at examining sex differences in HIV testing and counseling (HTC) among older adults in SSA. Methods. A systematic search of four databases, namely, MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), Web of Science, and Global Health, was conducted from 2000 to January 2020. The primary outcome of interest for this study was gender differences in HTC among older adults in SSA. Observational studies including cross-sectional, retrospective, and prospective cohort studies were included. Eligible studies must have reported sex differences in HIV testing uptake in a standard HTC service among older adults in SSA. Results. From the database search, 4143 articles were identified. Five studies were ultimately included in the final review. Of the 1189 participants, 606 (51.1%) and 580 (48.9%) were female and male, respectively. The review findings suggested that both men and women preferred HTC providers that are the same sex as them with women additionally preferring a provider who is also of a similar age. Men and women differed in their pathways to getting tested for HIV. The review documented mixed results with regard to the associations between sex of older adults and uptake of HTC. Older adult HTC uptake data are limited in scope and coverage in sub-Saharan Africa. Conclusion. This review revealed shortage of evidence to evaluate optimum HTC utilization among older adults. Few studies examined sex differences in HIV testing among older adults in the region. There is a need for stakeholders working in the area of HIV prevention and treatment to focus on older adult health utilization evidence organization, disaggregated by age and sex. Hence, high-quality research designs are needed on the topic in order to generate good quality evidence for targeted interventions to improve HTC among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa.

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