5. The gendered impact of AIDS on orphans and education in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Boler, Tania; Aikman, Sheila; Unterhalter, E.

doi:10.3362/9780855987480.005

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“…Literature has shown that adolescent orphans are at an increased risk of contracting HIV. Orphans are often victims of sexual exploitation and are at an increased risk of being physically or sexually exploited by the neighbours, relatives, caregivers, or guardian [5,7,10,11]. They are often coerced to engage in high-risk behaviours at a young age such as unprotected sexual intercourse, early sexual debut, having multiple sexual partners, age disparate sexual relationship, and sex in exchange for money, goods, or other favours [12] which also results in an increased risk of contracting HIV [13].…”

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HIV prevalence and associated factors among orphaned adolescents and youth aged 12-24 years in South Africa

Ndlovu

Mabaso

Naidoo

et al. 2023

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Objectives The aim of this study examines the HIV prevalence and associated factors orphaned adolescents and youth in South Africa using the 2017 population based national survey.Results Of 1 978 orphaned participants aged 12–24 years. The overall HIV prevalence was 7.8% (95% CI: 6.3–9.6). HIV was higher among females (9.2%) compared to males (6.4%). HIV prevalence was significantly (p < 0.05) higher among Black Africans than other race groups (8.2% versus 1.4%), unemployed compared to those who are employed (8.2% versus 1.3%), no condom use at last sex act (13.8% versus 5.8% who used a condom), had high self-perceived risk of HIV infection (11.4% versus 5.7% with low perception), and those who ever had an HIV test (9.5% versus 5.3% never tested). In the final multivariate model, the odds of HIV infection were significantly higher among female than males [AOR = 2.9 (95%CI: 1.1–7.8), p = 0.032] and those residing in rural informal/tribal areas than urban areas [AOR = 2.9 (05% CI: 1.1–7.7), p = 0.031]. The findings suggest a need for intervention to create employment opportunities, promote protective sex, address perceived susceptibility to HIV and encourage routine testing. Prioritising orphaned female adolescents and youth and those residing in rural informal/tribal areas.

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