HIV Prevalence and Associated Factors Among Men in South Africa 30 Years into the Epidemic: The Fifth Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

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...

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Published in:AIDS and behavior 2022-03, Vol.26 (3), p.986-995
Main Authors: Makusha, Tawanda, Mabaso, Musawenkosi, Moyo, Sizulu, Zungu, Nompumelelo, Zuma, Khangelani, Simbayi, Leickness
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to education
Aged
Cross-Sectional Studies
Education
Educational programs
Health behavior
Health Psychology
HIV
HIV Infections - epidemiology
HIV Infections - prevention & control
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Infections
Infectious Diseases
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Men
Mens health
Older people
Original Paper
Polls & surveys
Prevalence
Public Health
Secondary education
South Africa - epidemiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young men
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1090-7165
1573-3254
DOI:10.1007/s10461-021-03453-z