Is there risk compensation among HIV infected youth and adults 15 years and older on antiretroviral treatment in South Africa?: findings from the 2017 national HIV prevalence, incidence, behaviour and communication survey
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2022
TITLE AUTHOR(S): N.Zungu, M.Mabaso, S.Ramlagan, L.Simbayi, S.Moyo, O.Shisana, P.Murangandi, E.Igumbor, S.Sigida, S.Jooste, E.Marinda, K.Ayalew, K.Zuma
KEYWORDS: ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART), HIV/AIDS, SABSSM RESEARCH PROJECT, SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC), Impact Centre (IC), Impact Centre (PRESS), Impact Centre (CC), Deputy CEO: Research (DCEO_R), Deputy CEO: Research (ERKC), Deputy CEO: Research (CGI)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9812363
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/19437
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/19437
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Abstract
In this paper, risk compensation among individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART), using the 2017 South African national survey on HIV, is explored. A multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling approach was used to realize 11,130 participants 15 years and older. Logistic regression analysis assessed the association between multiple sexual partners, condom use at last sexual encounter, consistency of condom usage and potential explanatory variables using HIV status and ART exposure as a mediator variable. HIV positive participants who were aware and on ART were less likely to have multiple sexual partners, and less likely not to use a condom at last sex compared to HIV positive participants who were aware but not on ART. The odds of reporting multiple sexual partners were significantly lower among older age groups, females, non-Black Africans, and rural settings, and higher among those with tertiary level education, and risky alcohol users. The odds of no condom use at last sexual encounter were more likely among older age groups, females, other race groups, and less likely among those with secondary level education. The odds of inconsistent condom use were more likely among older age groups, females, and other race groups, and less likely among those with tertiary level education, high risk and hazardous alcohol users. Risk compensation is not apparent among HIV infected adults who are on ART. Risk groups that should receive tailored interventions to reduced risky sexual behaviours were identified.-
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