Social Factors Associated with the Knowledge About HIV of the Immigrants from China, Latin America, the Maghreb and Senegal in the Basque Country (Spain)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the social factors that explain the differences in knowledge with regards to HIV/AIDS among immigrants in the Basque Country (Spain). We conducted a cross-sectional study based on information obtained in the Basque Health Survey for 754 immigrants from: 86 China, 368 Latin America, 237 the Maghreb and 74 Senegal. Odds ratios (95% CI) were calculated from logistic regression models to measure the degree of association between inadequate knowledge regarding transmission, prevention and places where HIV testing is offered, and the independent variables. We found that this inadequate knowledge is associated with place of birth, sex, a lower level of education, immigration status, difficulties in understanding Spanish, and not receiving advice about AIDS in primary care. These findings indicate that initiatives must be developed to promote equity in the provision of healthcare through clinical guidelines, including details of the specific needs of different groups of immigrants and considering gender issues.

Exploring STI/HIV Knowledge and Effect of Communication Activities Among Rohingya Refugee Women: A Camp-based Cross-sectional Study in Bangladesh

“…Our findings revealed that the higher socioeconomic status of the study participants, such as having education, professional status and internet use appeared as the predictors of HIV/STI knowledge which is in line with other studies. 38,40,41 This study also aimed to examine the relative predictive strength of socio-demographic factors, media use-related factors, and utilization of communication activities-related variables in determining STI/HIV knowledge among Rohingya refugee women. The R 2 value indicated that the utilization of communi-cation activities emerged as a stronger predictor of good STI/HIV knowledge compared to socio-demographic variables.…”

“…Rodríguez-Álvarez et al argued that inadequate knowledge about HIV is associated with various social factors such as place of birth, education level, and immigration status. 38 The authors suggest that initiatives are Within this densely populated refugee setting, the risk of abuse and the prevalence of diseases such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are significantly high. Several factors contribute to this situation, including an escalation in genderbased sexual violence and exploitation, [10][11][12][13][14] insufficient information regarding STIs, 13 disrupted healthcare services and limited access to STI/HIV prevention and treatment, [15][16][17] inadequate availability of condoms and other preventive tools, [18][19][20] stigma and discrimination, 19 unsafe sexual practices, and limited access to diagnostic and treatment facilities for STIs.…”

“…The subsequent needed to promote equity in healthcare provision for immigrants, considering their specific needs and gender issues. 38 Rowley et al conducted an HIV behavioral survey in a refugee camp and surrounding villages in Tanzania and reported that factors increasing HIV risk among refugees compared to surrounding villages include young age of sexual initiation, high-risk sex partners, limited access to income, and vulnerability of refugee women. 39 Milic et al revealed factors associated with higher HIV knowledge are studying health-related disciplines, using the internet as a source of information, positive attitude towards HIV testing, low self-perceived risk for HIV infection, and willingness to maintain contact with HIV-positive individuals.…”