Understanding HIV and Associated Risk Factors Among Religious Groups in Zimbabwe

Abstract BackgroundThe influence of religion and belief systems is widely recognized as an important factor in understanding of health risk perception and myths in the general fight against the HIV pandemic. This study compares the understanding of HIV risk factors and utilization of some HIV services among religious groups in Zimbabwe Methods: We conducted statistical analysis to investigate the understanding of HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups in Zimbabwe using Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) data.MethodsWe conducted statistical analysis to investigate the understanding of HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups in Zimbabwe using 20015-2016 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) data. We began by investigating on associations explaining of HIV risk factors among religious groups. A ranking procedure was conducted to compare the understanding of HIV risk for different religions. A multivariate stepwise backward elimination method was carried out to explore on factors determining understanding of HIV risk after controlling for confounding factors using the most recent ZDHS data (2015-2016). Analysis of the 2010-11, 2005-6 rounds of ZDHS data was also conductedResultsThe results from the three surveys showed that, in general apostolic sector had low understanding of HIV risk factors compared to other religious groups. Analysis of the 2015-2016 ZDHS data showed that women belonging to the apostolic sector were less likely to know where to get an HIV test odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval, 0.665 (0.503-0.880) and to know that male circumcision reduces HIV transmission OR 0.863 (0.781-0.955). Women from this group did not know that circumcised men can be infected if they do not use condoms OR 0.633 (0.579-0.693), nor that it is possible for a healthy-looking person to have HIV, OR 0.814 (0.719-0.921). They would not buy vegetables from a vendor with HIV OR 0.817 (0.729-0.915) and were less likely to support that HIV positive children should be allowed to attend school with HIV negative children OR 0.804 (0.680-0.950). Similar results were obtained for men in the apostolic sector. These men also did not agree that women were justified to use condoms if the husband has an STI OR 0.851 (0.748-0.967).Conclusions: Our results suggest that apostolic sector lack adequate knowledge of HIV and associated risk factors than other religious groups. Targeting HIV prevention programmes by religious groups could be an efficient approach for controlling HIV in Zimbabwe.

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Understanding HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups in Zimbabwe

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10405-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Munyaradzi Mapingure ◽

Zindoga Mukandavire ◽

Innocent Chingombe ◽

Diego Cuadros ◽

Farirai Mutenherwa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Hiv Transmission ◽

Belief Systems ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Religious Groups ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Hiv Test ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background The influence of religion and belief systems is widely recognized as an important factor in understanding of health risk perception and myths in the general fight against the HIV pandemic. This study compares the understanding of HIV risk factors and utilization of some HIV services among religious groups in Zimbabwe. Methods We conducted secondary data statistical analysis to investigate the understanding of HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups in Zimbabwe using 2015–2016 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) data. We began by investigating associations between understanding of HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups. A multivariate stepwise backward elimination method was carried out to explore factors determining understanding of HIV risk after controlling for confounding factors using the most recent ZDHS data (2015–2016). Results The results from the three surveys showed that, in general apostolic sector had low understanding of HIV and associated risk factors compared to other religious groups. Analysis of the 2015–2016 ZDHS data showed that women belonging to the apostolic sector were less likely to know where to get an HIV test odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval, 0.665 (0.503–0.880) and to know that male circumcision reduces HIV transmission OR 0.863 (0.781–0.955). Women from this group had no knowledge that circumcised men can be infected if they do not use condoms OR 0.633 (0.579–0.693), nor that it is possible for a healthy-looking person to have HIV, OR 0.814 (0.719–0.921). They would not buy vegetables from a vendor with HIV OR 0.817 (0.729–0.915) and were less likely to support that HIV positive children should be allowed to attend school with HIV negative children OR 0.804 (0.680–0.950). Similar results were obtained for men in the apostolic sector. These men also did not agree that women were justified to use condoms if the husband has an Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) OR 0.851 (0.748–0.967). Conclusions Our results suggest that apostolic sector lack adequate knowledge of HIV and associated risk factors than other religious groups. Targeting HIV prevention programmes by religious groups could be an efficient approach for controlling HIV in Zimbabwe.

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Understanding HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups in Zimbabwe

10.21203/rs.3.rs-34862/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Munyaradzi Paul Mapingure ◽

Zindoga Mukandavire ◽

Innocent Chingombe ◽

Diego Cuadros ◽

Farirai Mutenherwa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Hiv Transmission ◽

Belief Systems ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Religious Groups ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Hiv Test ◽

Prevention Programmes ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background The influence of religion and belief systems is widely recognized as an important factor in understanding of health risk perception and myths in the general fight against the HIV pandemic. This study compares the understanding of HIV risk factors and utilization of some HIV services among religious groups in Zimbabwe. Methods We conducted secondary data statistical analysis to investigate the understanding of HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups in Zimbabwe using 20015-2016 (ZDHS) data. A ranking procedure was conducted to compare the understanding of HIV risk for different religions. A multivariate stepwise backward elimination method was carried out to explore factors determining understanding of HIV risk after controlling for confounding factors using the most recent ZDHS data (2015-2016). Analysis of the 2010-11, 2005-6 rounds of ZDHS data was also conductedResults The results from the three surveys showed that, in general apostolic sector had low understanding of HIV and associated risk factors compared to other religious groups. Analysis of the 2015-2016 ZDHS data showed that women belonging to the apostolic sector were less likely to know where to get an HIV test odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval, 0.665 (0.503-0.880) and to know that male circumcision reduces HIV transmission OR 0.863 (0.781-0.955). Women from this group had no knowledge that circumcised men can be infected if they do not use condoms OR 0.633 (0.579-0.693), nor that it is possible for a healthy-looking person to have HIV, OR 0.814 (0.719-0.921). They would not buy vegetables from a vendor with HIV OR 0.817 (0.729-0.915) and were less likely to support that HIV positive children should be allowed to attend school with HIV negative children OR 0.804 (0.680-0.950). Similar results were obtained for men in the apostolic sector. These men also did not agree that women were justified to use condoms if the husband has an STI OR 0.851 (0.748-0.967).Conclusions Our results suggest that apostolic sector lack adequate knowledge of HIV and associated risk factors than other religious groups. Targeting HIV prevention programmes by religious groups could be an efficient approach for controlling HIV in Zimbabwe.

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Identifying risk factors for HIV-positive test results in walk-in and hospitalized patients in a Mexico City HIV clinic: a descriptive study

International Journal of STD & AIDS ◽

10.1177/0956462419828604 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (6) ◽

pp. 569-576

Author(s):

Ester Gutiérrez-Velilla ◽

Francisco J Quezada-Juárez ◽

Ivonne N Pérez-Sánchez ◽

Maria C Iglesias ◽

Gustavo Reyes-Terán ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Hiv Testing ◽

Mexico City ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Hospitalized Patients ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

City Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hiv Test ◽

Hiv Risk Factors

The objective of this study was to analyze risk factors for HIV-positive tests in walk-in users and in hospitalized patients in a Mexico City hospital. We undertook a cross-sectional study based on routine HIV testing and counseling service data in adults undergoing an HIV test from January 2015 to July 2017. Multivariate analysis was performed to determine risk factors for walk-in and hospitalized patients. The results showed that 2040 people tested during the period; hospitalized patients were more likely to test HIV-positive than walk-in users (18 versus 15%; p < 0.05). HIV risk factors for hospitalized patients included being men who have sex with men (MSM) (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 7.2, 95% CI 2.0–26.5), divorced (aOR 4.4, 95% CI 1.3–14.4), having 3–5 lifetime sexual partners (aOR 2.7, 95% CI 1.0–7.4), and being in the emergency room (aOR 3.6, 95% CI 1.1–11.3), intensive care (aOR 27.2, 95% CI 3.4–217.2), or clinical pneumology wards (aOR 33.4, 95% CI 9.7–115.2). In the walk-in group, HIV risk factors included being male (aOR 2.8, 95% CI 1.3–5.9), being MSM (aOR 4.3, 95% CI 2.0–9.5), having sex while using drugs (aOR 2.3, 95% CI 1.3–4.0), being referred by a physician for testing (aOR 3.2, 95% CI 1.6–6.3), and perceiving oneself at risk (aOR 3.8, 95% CI 2.3–6.3). Differential risk factors found among hospitalized patients and walk-in testers can be helpful in designing better HIV testing strategies to increase early diagnosis and linkage to care.

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A DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH SURVEY OF SPANISH FEMALE SEX WORKERS: HIV PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS

Journal of Biosocial Science ◽

10.1017/s0021932098003654 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 365-379 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

PILAR ESTÉBANEZ ◽

MA. VICTORIA ZUNZUNEGUI ◽

MA. DOLORES AGUILAR ◽

CONCHA COLOMA ◽

MILAGROSA RUA‐FIGUEROA ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Survey ◽

Sex Workers ◽

Female Sex Workers ◽

Hiv Prevalence ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Female Sex ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Socio-demographic, environmental and behavioural risk factors of diarrhoea among under-five children in rural Ethiopia: further analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey

10.21203/rs.2.14959/v4 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Melkamu Molla Ferede

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Birth Order ◽

Health Survey ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Under Five ◽

Under Five Children ◽

Tigray Region ◽

Rural Ethiopia ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background: Diarrhoea is one of the major contributors to death among under-five children in Ethiopia. Studies conducted in different countries showed that rural children are more severely affected by diarrhoea than urban children. Thus, this study was aimed to identify the socio-demographic, environmental and behavioural associated risk factors of the occurrence of diarrhoea among under-five children in rural Ethiopia. Methods: Data for the study was drawn from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. A total of 8,041 under-five children were included in the study. Binary logistic regression was used to assess the association of occurrence of diarrhoea with socio-demographic, environmental and behavioural factors among under-five children. Results: Children aged 6-11 months (AOR: 3.5; 95% CI: 2.58-4.87), 12-23 months (AOR: 3.1; 95% CI: 2.33-4.04) and 24-35 months (AOR: 1.7; 95% CI: 1.26-2.34) as compared to >35 months were significantly associated with an increasing prevalence of diarrhoea. Children in Afar region (AOR: 1.92; 95% CI: 1.01-3.64) and Gambela region (AOR: 2.12; 95% CI: 1.18, 3.81) were significantly associated with an increasing prevalence of diarrhoea, but a decreasing prevalence in Somali region (AOR: .42; 95% CI: (.217-.80) as compared to Tigray region. Increasing prevalence of diarrhoea was also significantly associated with male children (AOR: 1.3; 95% CI: 1.05-1.58); households who shared toilet facilities with other households (AOR: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.09-1.77); fourth birth order (AOR: 1.81; 95% CI: 1.17-2.79), and fifth and above birth order (AOR: 1.85; 95% CI: 1.22, 2.81) as compared to first order; and mother’s current age 35-49 years in a household with ≥3 under-five children (AOR: 4.7; 95% CI: 1.64-13.45) as compared to those maternal ages of 15-24 years in a household with ≤2 under-five children.Conclusion: The age of a child, sex of a child, region, birth order, toilet facilities shared with other households and the interaction effect of the number of under-five children with mother’s current age are identified as associated risk factors for diarrhoea occurrence among under-five children in rural Ethiopia. The findings show the need for planning and implementing appropriate prevention strategies considering these risk factors for rural under-five children.

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Gender Differences in HIV Risk-Factors in Main-Partner Relationships

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e700712011-001 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Danielle Uding ◽

Kanisha Collie ◽

Kevin Wells ◽

Zoe Peterson ◽

Akshay Iyengar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Main Partner ◽

Partner Relationships ◽

Hiv Risk Factors

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Risk Factors for Stunting Among Children Under Five Years of Age in the Eastern and Western Provinces of Rwanda: Analysis of Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey 2014/2015

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3379825 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Samuel Habimana ◽

Emmanuel Biracyaza

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Survey ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Children Under Five ◽

Under Five

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Determinants of inadequate complementary feeding practices among children aged 6–23 months in Ghana

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980014000834 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 669-678 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Abukari I Issaka ◽

Kingsley E Agho ◽

Penelope Burns ◽

Andrew Page ◽

Michael J Dibley

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Survey ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Dietary Diversity ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Meal Frequency ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Minimum Dietary Diversity ◽

Breast Fed

AbstractObjectiveTo explore complementary feeding practices and identify potential risk factors associated with inadequate complementary feeding practices in Ghana by using the newly developed WHO infant feeding indicators and data from the nationally representative 2008 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey.DesignThe source of data for the analysis was the 2008 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey. Analysis of the factors associated with inadequate complementary feeding, using individual-, household- and community-level determinants, was done by performing multiple logistic regression modelling.SettingGhana.SubjectsChildren (n 822) aged 6–23 months.ResultsThe prevalence of the introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods among infants aged 6–8 months was 72·6 % (95 % CI 64·6 %, 79·3 %). The proportion of children aged 6–23 months who met the minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity for breast-fed and non-breast-fed children was 46·0 % (95 % CI 42·3 %, 49·9 %) and 51·4 % (95 % CI 47·4 %, 55·3 %) respectively and the prevalence of minimum acceptable diet for breast-fed children was 29·9 % (95 % CI 26·1 %, 34·1 %). Multivariate analysis revealed that children from the other administrative regions were less likely to meet minimum dietary diversity, meal frequency and acceptable diet than those from the Volta region. Household poverty, children whose mothers perceived their size to be smaller than average and children who were delivered at home were significantly less likely to meet the minimum dietary diversity requirement; and children whose mothers did not have any postnatal check-ups were significantly less likely to meet the requirement for minimum acceptable diet. Complementary feeding was significantly lower in infants from illiterate mothers (adjusted OR=3·55; 95 % CI 1·05, 12·02).ConclusionsThe prevalence of complementary feeding among children in Ghana is still below the WHO-recommended standard of 90 % coverage. Non-attendance of postnatal check-up by mothers, cultural beliefs and habits, household poverty, home delivery of babies and non-Christian mothers were the most important risk factors for inadequate complementary feeding practices. Therefore, nutrition educational interventions to improve complementary feeding practices should target these factors in order to achieve the fourth Millennium Development Goal.

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