A Review of National Programme Data on the HIV Epidemic in Ghana: 2005-2010

Addo, Nii Akwei; Yawson, Alfred Edwin; Addo, A.S.; Dornoo, B.T.; Seneadza, H.N.A.

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“…Interestingly more working men were involved in activities which took them outside the community more often compared to women, and this has significance for HIV risk behaviours, testing experience and service provision. Studies have indicated that itinerant nature and frequent male mobility may require special HIV testing and service provision avenues 10,11,12 . In addition, previous research in Ghana have indicated that community based testing programmes (i.e.…”

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Personal And Behavioural Characteristics And Risk Of HIV Transmission Among Men And Women In An Urban Fishing Setting In Ghana

Yawson¹,

Yeboah²,

Yawson³

et al. 2022

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Background: HIV surveillance surveys are designed to track trends in HIV and AIDS related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in sub-populations at particular risk of infection and link the behaviour to biological surveillance. This survey determined personal characteristics, high risk sexual behaviours and HIV perception and testing experience among men and women in an urban fishing community in Ghana.Methods: A cross-sectional community survey was conducted in 2013 among men and women in two fishing communities (Chorkor and James Town) in Accra. In all, 554 subjects (≥18 years) were involved, 264 in Chorkor and 290 in James Town. Data on personal and behavioural characteristics, high risk sexual behaviours, HIV perception and testing experience among men and women were collected with a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Chi square test were used for the analysis at 95% significant level, using SPSS version 21.Results: Of 554 subjects, 329 (59.4%) were females, and median age was 32 years. A higher proportion of women had no formal education, relatively more men were employed and earned statistically significant higher monthly income than women (72.2% vs. 65.9%, p< 0.001). More working men were involved in itinerant occupations compared to women (46.1% vs. 22%; p< 0.001). Half of all respondents have had sexual intercourse less than a month prior to survey, however, only less than a third 153 (28.5%) usedcondom during the last intercourse. High risk HIV sexual behaviour was more common in younger age groups (> 30 years), those living with partners, those with low education, those currently employed, and those without health insurance. It was also higher in those who did not perceive themselves as being at risk of HIV, have never tested for HIV and who were not members of any social groups or clubs.Conclusion: The survey indicated important personnel and behavioural characteristics that are very important for programme planning and control. Targeted health promotion messages, behaviour change communication, and increased engagement withcommunities and groups are necessary to capture vulnerable men and women in high risk settings. Behavioural surveillance surveys should be considered essential component of national control efforts.

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Personal And Behavioural Characteristics And Risk Of HIV Transmission Among Men And Women In An Urban Fishing Setting In Ghana

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Yeboah²,

Yawson³

et al. 2022

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Knowledge, attitudes and prevention practices regarding HIV/AIDS among barbers in Ho municipality, Ghana

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Mthembu

Zuma

et al. 2021

SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS

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The barbing industry poses particular public health risks if it is not conducted in a safe and hygienic manner. These risks can lead to the transmission of infectious diseases like the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) to the barbers or their clients. This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and prevention practices regarding HIV transmission among barbers in the Ho Municipality. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed. A pretested structured questionnaire was administered to a consented sample of barbers sampled using a multistage random sample design. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using Stata version 14.0 software programme where 0.05 level was used as a measure of significance. The knowledge level of the barbers regarding HIV/AIDS was inadequate (63.6%). Knowledge was significantly associated with work experience [AOR = 13.56 (95% CI: 2.73-67.25); p = 0.001], with attitude [AOR = 4.07 (95% CI: 1.27-13.08); p = 0.018], with level of education [AOR = 10.22 (95% CI: 2.24-46.64); p = 0.003], with marital status [AOR = 0.07 (95% CI: 0.01-0.50); p = 0.008] and with number of clients per day [AOR = 0.13 (95% CI: 0.03-0.52); p = 0.004]. The attitude of barbers was also inadequate (58.7%). Attitude was significantly associated with the mode of learning the barbing profession [AOR = 0.32 (95% CI: 0.11-0.89); p = 0.029], and with level of knowledge [AOR = 5.48 (95% CI: 2.01-14.93); p = 0.001]. Majority of the participants exhibited poor prevention practices regarding HIV/AIDS (87.6%). Prevention practice was significantly associated with work experience [AOR = 24.92 (95% CI: 2.08-297.86); p = 0.011] and with level of knowledge [AOR = 12.57 (95% CI: 1.35-116.86); p = 0.026]. The barbers in Ho exhibited inadequate knowledge and attitude regarding HIV/AIDS, and also manifested poor prevention practices regarding HIV/AIDS. Programmes aimed at improving the knowledge, attitudes and prevention practices should be implemented among barbers, with focus on those without any formal education, those with less than five years work experience and those with more than ten clients a day.

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Dynamic HIV-1 genetic recombination and genotypic drug resistance among treatment-experienced adults in northern Ghana

Nii-Trebi

Brandful

Ibe

et al. 2017

Journal of Medical Microbiology

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A Review of National Programme Data on the HIV Epidemic in Ghana: 2005-2010

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Personal And Behavioural Characteristics And Risk Of HIV Transmission Among Men And Women In An Urban Fishing Setting In Ghana

Personal And Behavioural Characteristics And Risk Of HIV Transmission Among Men And Women In An Urban Fishing Setting In Ghana

Knowledge, attitudes and prevention practices regarding HIV/AIDS among barbers in Ho municipality, Ghana

Dynamic HIV-1 genetic recombination and genotypic drug resistance among treatment-experienced adults in northern Ghana

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