Assessment and associated factors of comprehensive HIV knowledge in an at-risk population: a cross-sectional study from 19,286 young persons in Nigeria

Background: The prevalence of HIV among young people aged 15–19 years in Nigeria is estimated as 3.5%, the highest among West and Central African countries. Comprehensive knowledge of HIV is associated with increased awareness of preventive interventions and a reduction in the spread of HIV. Therefo...

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Published in:Therapeutic advances in infectious disease 2023-01, Vol.10
Main Authors: Kareem, Yusuf Olushola, Dorgbetor, Cyprian Issahaku, Ameyaw, Edward Kwabena, Abubakar, Zubaida, Adelekan, Babatunde, Goldson, Erika, Mueller, Ulla, Adegboye, Oyelola
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Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
At risk populations
Health promotion
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Knowledge
Original Research
Population studies
Public health
Statistical analysis
Surveys
Teenagers
Women
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Summary:Background: The prevalence of HIV among young people aged 15–19 years in Nigeria is estimated as 3.5%, the highest among West and Central African countries. Comprehensive knowledge of HIV is associated with increased awareness of preventive interventions and a reduction in the spread of HIV. Therefore, this article seeks to assess and determine the associated factors of comprehensive HIV knowledge among youths in Nigeria. Methods: The study used the 2018 Nigerian Demographic Health Survey, a cross-sectional survey that employed a two-stage cluster sampling method. Comprehensive knowledge of HIV was assessed based on five questions. The data were analysed separately for men and women aged 15–24 years. A multivariable log-binomial regression model was used to determine factors associated with comprehensive HIV knowledge. All analysis was performed using Stata 15.0 and adjusted for weighting, clustering and stratification. Results: A total of 15,267 women and 4019 men aged 15–24 years were included in this study. The prevalence of comprehensive knowledge of HIV was higher among women than among men (42.6% versus 33.7%; p 
ISSN:2049-9361
2049-937X
DOI:10.1177/20499361231163664