Scaling-up spatiotemporal dynamics of HIV/AIDS prevalence rates of Sub-Saharan African countries

Abstract Background This paper studies the evolution of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence and incidence rates in Sub-Saharan African countries, paying special attention to the possible presence of a unique pattern of behavior of these variables across the mentioned countries during the 1990-2016 period. Methods We employ time series methods designed to analyze the hypothesis of convergence. We apply these tests to prevalence and incidence rates of the Sub-Saharan African countries for the 1990-2016 period. Results We cannot reject the null hypothesis of convergence for male prevalence rates and total incidence rates. By contrast, we can observe divergence in female prevalence rates, Conclusion The evolution of the male prevalence rates and incidence rates is quite similar for the Sub-Saharan countries. But, we can still find different patterns of behavior for female prevalence rates. Therefore, the recent HIV-oriented policies have not been able to control its transmission yet. We can also appreciate that some socioeconomic variables play a crucial role to explain the different behaviors of female prevalence rates, especially the level of female education. So, focusing on this variable is crucial to control this pandemia.

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Scaling Up HIV/AIDS Care Among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cross-Cultural Barriers

Women, Motherhood and Living with HIV/AIDS ◽

10.1007/978-94-007-5887-2_16 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 249-265 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Damalie Nakanjako ◽

Florence Maureen Mirembe ◽

Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya ◽

Alex Coutinho

Keyword(s):

Scaling Up ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Cultural Barriers ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Hiv Aids

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Your Health, Your Faith: HIV prevention with African faith-based communities in Germany

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz187.018 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

T Gangarova ◽

A Bakambamba

Keyword(s):

Hiv Prevention ◽

Hiv Diagnosis ◽

African Countries ◽

Educational Theatre ◽

Prevention Services ◽

Faith Based ◽

African Churches ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

German Cities ◽

Hiv Aids

Abstract Migrants are disproportionally affected by HIV/AIDS in Germany, with about every third new HIV diagnosis given to a person who has migrated to Germany. More than half of HIV new diagnoses among migrants are people from sub-Saharan African countries. Because infections are not just brought from the countries of origin but also occur in Germany, HIV prevention services must be better tailored to the needs of migrants. Your Health, Your Faith (2016-2018) is a community-based participatory health project that aims to improve the involvement of African faith-based communities in HIV prevention services. The project is conducted by the National AIDS Service Organization in collaboration with partners from different African communities, African pastors, AIDS service organizations (ASOs) and researchers from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Teams of African activists, African pastors and ASOs have been built in eight German cities. All partners were invited to a series of concept workshops in Berlin in order to define together prevention contents, methods and forms of cooperation. Together, they developed a concept for preaching preventive messages in church settings and scenarios for a mobile educational theatre group. To date 65 multilingual events have been held at various African churches, reaching approximately 5000 people. The results of the project has been evaluated on a multi-case basis, with quality standards being compiled for prevention events in African churches. In the course of the project, the participants designed a video that illustrates the prevention work in African Church communities. At the request of the pastors involved, a mobile training series on HIV/Aids for African pastors has been developed with the support of medical doctors. Key messages HIV prevention in African churches and cooperation between African churches, public health authorities and ASOs is possible and promising. Communication via pastors has proven useful, as have supporting theatre performances that facilitate communication about taboo subjects such as HIV/AIDS.

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Willingness to Pay for Condoms among Men in Sub-Saharan Africa

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16010034 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 34 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

William Evans ◽

Kuyosh Kadirov ◽

Ibou Thior ◽

Ramakrishnan Ganesan ◽

Alec Ulasevich ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Willingness To Pay ◽

Condom Use ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

African Countries ◽

Donor Funding ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Tool Building ◽

Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to be among the greatest public health threats worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Condom use remains an essential intervention to eradicate AIDS, and condom use is now higher than ever. However, free and subsidized condom funding is declining. Research on how to create healthy markets based on willingness to pay for condoms is critically important. This research has three primary aims: (1) willingness of free condom users in five African countries to pay for socially marketed condoms; (2) the relationship between specific population variables and condom brand marketing efforts and willingness to pay; and (3) potential opportunities to improve condom uptake. Nationally representative samples of at least 1200 respondents were collected in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. We collected data on a range of demographic factors, including condom use, sexual behavior, awareness of condom brands, and willingness to pay. We estimated multivariate linear regression models and found that free condom users are overwhelmingly willing to pay for condoms overall (over 90% in Nigeria) with variability by country. Free users were consistently less willing to pay for condoms if they had a positive identification with their free brand in Kenya and Zimbabwe, suggesting that condom branding is a critical strategy. Ability to pay was negatively correlated with willingness, but users who could not obtain free condoms were willing to pay for them in Kenya and Zimbabwe. In a landscape of declining donor funding, this research suggests opportunities to use scarce funds for important efforts such as campaigns to increase demand, branding of condoms, and coordination with commercial condom manufacturers to build a healthy total market approach for the product. Free condoms remain an important HIV/AIDS prevention tool. Building a robust market for paid condoms in SSA is a public health priority.

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HIV/AIDS National Strategic Plans of Sub-Saharan African countries: an analysis for gender equality and sex-disaggregated HIV targets

Health Policy and Planning ◽

10.1093/heapol/czx101 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (10) ◽

pp. 1361-1367 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jennifer Sherwood ◽

Alana Sharp ◽

Bergen Cooper ◽

Beirne Roose-Snyder ◽

Susan Blumenthal

Keyword(s):

Gender Equality ◽

African Countries ◽

Strategic Plans ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Hiv Aids

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HIV/AIDS and Economic Development: Evidence from Thirty-Nine Sub-Saharan Countries

Perspectives on Global Development and Technology ◽

10.1163/156914908x318492 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 151-173

Author(s):

Jennifer Kahende ◽

Irving Hoch

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Political Freedom ◽

Reciprocal Relation ◽

Female Education ◽

African Countries ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

The Impact ◽

Hiv Aids

AbstractThis paper (1) examines whether there is a bilateral relationship between HIV/AIDS and economic development; (2) estimates the impact of HIV/AIDS on economic development; and (3) identifies some of the factors affecting the spread of HIV/AIDS. Analyses are based on data from 39 sub-Saharan African countries for the period 1989-1998. HIV/AIDS negatively impacted economic development, with no evidence of a reciprocal relation. Expenditures on health and education as well as political freedom had positive impacts on development, but negative impacts on HIV/AIDS incidence. Expenditures on female education impacted development and HIV/AIDS incidence.

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Health indicators on adolescents reveal disparity and inequality on regional and national levels

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10989-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mengqiao Wang

Keyword(s):

Wide Spectrum ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Early Marriage ◽

African Countries ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Genital Mutilation ◽

Incidence And Mortality ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Hiv Aids

Abstract Background Health status in adolescents is difficult to evaluate and compare horizontally, vertically and longitudinally among different regions and nations of the world. Methods With repeated surveys conducted with relatively uniformed standards, the UNICEF Data warehouse compiles and publishes a wide spectrum of health indicators, of which data analysis and visualization would reveal the underlying statuses and trends on global, regional and national levels. Results Apparent geographic disparity is present in that sub-Saharan African countries lag far behind their counterparts in other regions with regard to most health indicators on adolescents. Education attendance rates sequentially drop from primary to secondary school levels, and display correlation with youth literacy. Harmful practices of early marriage, early childbearing and female genital mutilation have decreased but the presences of peer violence and sexual violence are worthy of attentions. Although incidence and mortality rates of HIV/AIDS have dropped (most notably in sub-Saharan Africa), adolescents’ HIV/AIDS awareness remains suboptimal in selected countries. Cumulative COVID-19 cases and deaths in the adolescents are comparable to the children but relatively lower than the adult and senior groups. Conclusions Findings on the health indicators of adolescents until 2019 reveal the most recent status quo for reference right before the hit of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Progresses made on the various health indicators as well as the associated disparity and inequality underlie the remaining gaps to fill for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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