HIV prevalence and associated factors among men in South Africa 30 years into the epidemic: the fifth nationwide cross-sectional survey
SOURCE: AIDS and Behavior
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): T.Makusha, M.Mabaso, S.Moyo, N.Zungu, K.Zuma, L.Simbayi
KEYWORDS: HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS PREVALENCE, MEN, NATIONAL SURVEY
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 12111
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/16395
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/16395
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): T.Makusha, M.Mabaso, S.Moyo, N.Zungu, K.Zuma, L.Simbayi
KEYWORDS: HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS PREVALENCE, MEN, NATIONAL SURVEY
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 12111
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/16395
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/16395
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Abstract
We investigated HIV prevalence and associated factors among men- 15 years in South Africa using data from a 2017 nationwide cross-sectional survey. HIV prevalence was 10.5% among 6 646 participants. Prevalence increased from 4.1% in the younger men (15-24 years), 12.5% in young men (25-34 years) to 12.7% in older men (35 years). Odds of being infected with HIV were lower among younger men who had secondary level education and those who reported poor/fair self-rated health. Young and older men of other race groups had lower odds of HIV infection. Odds of infection were lower among young men who had moderate/high exposure to HIV communication programmes. Men not aware of their HIV status had higher odds of HIV infection, including older men who never married. Improved access to education, behavioral change programmes, and awareness of HIV status are necessary to reduce the risk of HIV infection among Black African men.-
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