HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes assessment among women of child-bearing age in South Sudan: Findings from a Household Survey

Mude, William; Oguoma, Victor Maduabuchi; Gesesew, Hailay Abrha; Ameyaw, Edward Kwabena; Njue, Carolyne; Nyanhanda, Tafadzwa; Adeleye, Adeniyi O; Dune, Tinashe; Kaambwa, Billingsley; Mwanri, Lillian

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0243969

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“…Furthermore, a Nigerian study discovered that the prevalence of HIV among female teenagers was 7.4%, compared to 1.8% among older women (34). Contrary to our ndings, a study done in South Sudan showed that being a young woman was protective against low knowledge of HIV (21).…”

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“…This study's prevalence was almost like that seen in a study conducted on Sub-Saharan African women of reproductive age (38.56%) (12). The prevalence of comprehensive knowledge of HIV in other studies done in Uganda (23.1%) (27), Ethiopia (25.2%) (29), South Sudan (21.21%) (21), and Bolivia (31%) (22) was lower than for our study. Contrary to our ndings, a study conducted in Bangladesh (52.2%) (23) and Pakistan (68%) (24) found a higher prevalence of knowledge of HIV/AIDS transmission among women.…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Literature (12,15,(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27) and the socio-ecological model (28) guided us in the selection of independent variables. Individual, household, community, and social/policy elements are divided into four groups in this paradigm (28).…”

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Assessment of knowledge of HIV transmission and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Sierra Leone

Mary¹,

Sserwanja²

2022

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Background Despite breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of human immune deficiency virus/ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), women are disproportionately affected. Understanding HIV/AIDS is a prerequisite for adopting behaviors that reduce the risk of HIV transmission. As a result, assessing women's awareness of HIV transmission and associated factors will aid in the development of effective prevention methods. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of HIV transmission and associated factors among Sierra Leonean women of reproductive age. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on women aged 15 to 49, using data from the 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey (n = 14,603). The prevalence of knowledge of HIV transmission was determined. Using Stata version 14, we used simple and multivariable logistic regression to determine factors associated with HIV transmission knowledge. Results The weighted prevalence of comprehensive knowledge of HIV transmission was 39.73%. The odds of having comprehensive knowledge of HIV were significantly higher with increasing age, 25–30 years old (AOR 1.47, 95% CI: 1.24–1.73), 30–49 years old (AOR 1.47, 95% CI:1.21–1.77), having secondary education (AOR 1.34, 95% CI: 1.17–1.54), richer wealth status (AOR 1.53, 95% CI: 1.21–1.94), residing in the southern region (AOR 1.53, 95% CI: 1.17–1.54), reading newspapers or magazines (AOR 1.24, 95% CI: 1.04–1.49), and using the internet (AOR 1.40, 95% CI: 1.18 1.65). While having delivered 2 or more children (AOR 0.76, 95% CI: 0.64–0.89) and belonging to Islam religion (AOR 0.81, 95% CI: 0.72–0.91) were associated with lower odds of having comprehensive knowledge of HIV transmission. Conclusions At the individual, household, and social/policy levels, factors linked to a higher likelihood of having comprehensive HIV transmission knowledge exist. Some of these factors can be used by HIV program planners and the government to create effective women's initiatives aimed at increasing HIV education and lowering HIV infection rates. HIV health education efforts, as well as increasing educational attainment, wealth status, and media access, are required.

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Assessment of knowledge of HIV transmission and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Sierra Leone

Mary¹,

Sserwanja²

2022

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“…Globally, women of reproductive age are at risk of acquiring HIV infection and only 30% of them have comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS [4]. According to different scholars, the prevalence of comprehensive knowledge in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa is low, which ranges from 19.3% in Ethiopia to 48.9% in Burundi [14,17,18]. Different factors such as education, wealth status, place of residence, sex of household head, region, and media exposure are associated with comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS [14,[19][20][21].…”

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Comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS and associated factors among women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel analysis using the most recent demographic and health survey of each country

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Background Women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan African (SSA) share the greatest burden of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Comprehensive knowledge about HIV is seen as pivotal in combating the epidemic. Therefore, this study aimed to assess comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS and associated factors among women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective To examine comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS and associated factors among women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods We used the most recent SSA countries Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) data. To assess comprehensive knowledge, a composite score of six separate questions (can get HIV by witchcraft or supernatural means, can reduce risk of getting HIV by using condoms during sex, reduce the risk of getting HIV by having one sex partner only, can get HIV from mosquito bites, can get HIV by sharing food with a person who has HIV/AIDS, and a healthy-looking person can have HIV) was used. Those who answered all six questions correctly were considered to have comprehensive knowledge. To assess the factors associated with comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS, we used a multilevel binary logistic regression model since the data had hierarchical nature. Results In this study, the comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS was 38.56% (95% CI: 38.32, 38.75). Both individual and community-level factors were associated with comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Among individual-level factors, older age, having primary and above educational level, being from wealthy households, contraceptive use, listening to the radio, and reading newspaper were associated with higher odds of comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Being from urban areas and the Eastern African region were the community-level factors that were associated with higher odds of comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Conclusion The study found that comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS is low. Individual and community-level factors were associated with comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS. Therefore, giving special attention to those young women, women who had no formal education, those from poor socioeconomic status, and those who are from remote areas could decrease the epidemics of HIV/AIDS by increasing the comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Besides, it is better to strengthen media campaigns regarding HIV/AIDS to increase comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS.

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“…Some previous studies concluded that good knowledge and a positive attitude are important indicators in the prevention of HIV transmission [ 19 , 20 , 21 ]. One study among women of childbearing age in South Sudan showed that women living in urban areas had better knowledge compared to women living in rural areas [ 22 ]. Several studies have been conducted concerning HIV/AIDS prevention [ 23 , 24 ], while scarce literature addresses socio-economic and demographic factors associated with knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS in Indonesia.…”

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Socio-Economic and Demographic Factors Associated with Knowledge and Attitude of HIV/AIDS among Women Aged 15–49 Years Old in Indonesia

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Women’s susceptibility to HIV/AIDS infection is related to socio-economic and demographic factors. This study sought to analyze socio-economic and demographic factors related to knowledge and attitude of HIV/AIDS among women aged 15–49 years old in Indonesia. We conducted a secondary data analysis using the 2017 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS). Among 49,627 women, our study analyzed 25,895 women aged 15–49 years familiar with HIV terminology. Multiple logistic regression was utilized to analyze associations between socio-economic and demographic factors with knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS. Women’s age, education level, wealth quintile, residential area and region, access to information, owning cell phones and autonomy were significantly associated with positive knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS. These findings revealed that several demographical and social factors contribute to knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS among women aged 15–49 years in Indonesia.

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HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes assessment among women of child-bearing age in South Sudan: Findings from a Household Survey

Cited by 11 publications

References 26 publications

Assessment of knowledge of HIV transmission and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Sierra Leone

Assessment of knowledge of HIV transmission and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Sierra Leone

Comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS and associated factors among women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel analysis using the most recent demographic and health survey of each country

Socio-Economic and Demographic Factors Associated with Knowledge and Attitude of HIV/AIDS among Women Aged 15–49 Years Old in Indonesia

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