Sociodemographic predictors of acceptance of voluntary HIV testing among pregnant women in a large maternity hospital, Omdurman, Sudan

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the sociodemographic predictors of willingness of pregnant women in Sudan to accept HIV testing. A random sample of 500 pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Omdurman maternity hospital in 2010 were interviewed. Significant predictors of women's tendency to accept HIV testing were: age < 30 years (OR 3.5, 95% CI: 2.2-5.8), primigravida (OR 1.5, 95% CI: 1.0-2.3), better education level (OR 3.4, 95% CI: 1.7-6.7), owning a radio (OR 2.1, 95% CI: 1.3-3.4), in employment (OR 2.5, 95% CI: 1.2-5.0) and ≥ 2 antenatal care visits (OR 1.9, 95% CI: 1.2-2.9). Husband's age ≥ 35 years (OR 3.2, 95% CI: 2.0-5.2) and Christian faith (OR 3.8, 95% CI: 1.4-10.7) were significant variables, although with a wide margin of confidence. These predictors should be considered in strategies to increase the acceptance and use of HIV testing and counselling services. 1Sudan National AIDS Programme, Khartoum, Sudan (Correspondence to A.K.M. Idris: Mutazidris55@gmail.com

Social Determinants of Health for HIV Among Hispanic Women

“…Of particular interest, research has been conducted indicating the importance of knowledge in HIV prevention (Ugarte-Gil et al, 2013; Villegas, Cianelli, Ferrer, & Peragallo, 2011). Furthermore, studies have shown negative correlations between levels of education and HIV testing (Idris, Elsamani, & Elnasri, 2015; Montealegre, Risser, Selwyn, McCurdy, & Sabin, 2012; Orish et al, 2014).…”

Frequency of pregnant women who accept HIV screening using rapid detection test and factors associated with acceptance

“…The interesting finding from our study was that acceptance of testing and counselling was lower in women who were highly educated and had a higher monthly income. 17 Previous studies showed that women who are educated and have jobs are more likely to accept counseling. This observation did not hold true for our study population.…”

“…Age is negatively associated with acceptance of counseling for HIV. 17 Women who accepted counseling and testing were also of lower age. This finding is similar to that reported from Sudan where women of age 30 years or younger accepted counseling and testing for HIV.…”