Development and evidence of validity of the HIV risk perception scale for young people and adults in a Latin American context.

Mapping Intimacies ◽

10.31234/osf.io/d78es ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Rodrigo Ferrer

Keyword(s):

Risk Perception ◽

Young People ◽

Latin American ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Time Space ◽

Hiv Risk Perception ◽

Hiv Aids

Background/objective: HIV/AIDS is a public health problem that is transmitted by sexual risk behaviors (SRB). Literature suggests that HIV risk perception is a motivator toward SRB prevention. There are no cultural adapted scale to assess HIV risk perception in the Latin American context. The objective of this research was to develop a scale to assess HIV risk perception in young people and adults in a Spanish-speaking context. Method: Cross-sectional instrumental study, with a time-space sample of students from the Chilean city with the highest HIV rates. Participants (n=524) has between 17 and 39 years old, where 51% are women, 84.4% said to be heterosexual and 43.7% said not to have been tested for HIV/AIDS. Results: final scale has 9 items and 2 dimensions: (1) Perceived risk susceptibility and (2) Perceived risk gravity. The identified structure provides adequate levels of reliability (ω>.8) and presents evidence of validity, based on the internal structure of the test (i.e. using ESEM) and on the relationship to other variables (i.e. risky sex behaviors scale). In addition to showing strong invariance between the measures of men and women. Conclusions: The HIV risk perception scale has adequate psychometric properties to assess HIV risk perception in equivalent samples.

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Gender Differences in Knowledge and Risk Perception towards HIV/AIDS among Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Journal of Social Behavior and Community Health ◽

10.18502/jsbch.v5i2.7838 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shihabul Islam ◽

Shah Ehsan Habib

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Risk Perception ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

High Risk Group ◽

Systematic Sampling ◽

Hiv Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hiv Aids

Background: Rohingyas living in refugee camps of Bangladesh have been identified as a high-risk group for HIV transmission. This study aimed to assess gender differences in risk perception towards HIV/AIDS among Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar. Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted to assess the level of risk perception towards HIV/AIDS. This analysis utilizes data from a survey of 130 Rohingya people through face-to-face interviews utilizing a 28-item HIV-Knowledge Questionnaire. A systematic sampling technique was used to accomplish data collection survey. Analyzing was done by SPSS 25. Results: Only 41.8% of males and 58.2% of females had a good knowledge score (8 out of 11 items) regarding the transmission of HIV. Knowledge is significantly associated with female gender (χ2 = 8.927, p < 0.005). Gender differences were also significantly associated with the perceived risk of contracting HIV/AIDS in the future (p < 0.001). When rank averages were investigated, perceived risk of contracting HIV/AIDS score of the female participants (mean rank = 76.71) appeared to be higher compared to the score of male participants (mean rank = 54.29). Conclusion: Female Rohingyas perceive a higher risk of contracting HIV/AIDS than male Rohingyas. Programs should address harmful gender norms, HIV testing and education emphasizing the risks involved in transactional sex within the camps.

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The Rhythm of Risk: Sexual Behaviour, PrEP Use and HIV Risk Perception Between 1999 and 2018 Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

AIDS and Behavior ◽

10.1007/s10461-020-03109-4 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Maartje Basten ◽

Chantal den Daas ◽

Janneke C. M. Heijne ◽

Anders Boyd ◽

Udi Davidovich ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Perception ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Anal Intercourse ◽

Steady Partner ◽

The Past ◽

Condomless Anal Intercourse ◽

Hiv Risk Perception ◽

Risk Sexual Behaviour ◽

Sex With Men

AbstractHIV risk perception plays a crucial role in the uptake of preventive strategies. We investigated how risk perception and its determinants changed between 1999 and 2018 in an open, prospective cohort of 1323 HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM). Risk perception, defined as the perceived likelihood of acquiring HIV in the past 6 months, changed over time: being relatively lower in 2008–2011, higher in 2012–2016, and again lower in 2017–2018. Irrespective of calendar year, condomless anal intercourse (AI) with casual partners and high numbers of partners were associated with higher risk perception. In 2017–2018, condomless receptive AI with a partner living with HIV was no longer associated with risk perception, while PrEP use and condomless AI with a steady partner were associated with lower risk perception. We showed that risk perception has fluctuated among MSM in the past 20 years. The Undetectable equals Untransmittable statement and PrEP coincided with lower perceived risk.

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Perceived Risk of HIV Infection and Associated Factors among Secondary School Students in Wakiso District, Uganda

Advances in Public Health ◽

10.1155/2016/9864727 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Charles Peter Osingada ◽

Caroline Nabasirye ◽

Sara Groves ◽

Tom Denis Ngabirano

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Secondary School ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Secondary School Students ◽

Sexual Debut ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Major Public Health Problem ◽

School Students ◽

Hiv Aids

Introduction. HIV/AIDS remain a major public health problem in Uganda and 4% of individuals aged between 15 and 24 years are living with HIV. Few studies have examined HIV risk perception among adolescents in Uganda.Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 379 secondary school students using multistage sampling techniques. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were conducted.Results. One hundred ninety-one (49.6%) of the respondents perceived themselves to be at risk of contracting HIV, 174 (45.9%) had ever had sex, and 139 (80.4%) had first sexual encounter at 16 years or less. Only 49% of respondents who had sex within 12 months used a condom. Being older than 17 years, knowing someone who died of HIV, early sexual debut, and having ever had sex were associated with perceived risk of contracting HIV. After multivariate analysis, knowledge of someone who died of HIV (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 16, 95% CI 1.49–171.97) remained statistically significant.Conclusion. Many secondary school students perceived themselves to be at risk of contracting HIV; this perception is associated with knowing someone who died of HIV/AIDS. There is a need to strengthen HIV risk reduction interventions in Wakiso secondary schools.

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HIV Risk Perception among HIV Negative or Status-Unknown Men Who Have Sex with Men in China

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2014/232451 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Wensheng Fan ◽

Lu Yin ◽

Han-Zhu Qian ◽

Dongliang Li ◽

Yiming Shao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Perception ◽

High Risk ◽

Hiv Infection ◽

Hiv Testing ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Reference Group ◽

Full Time ◽

Hiv Risk Perception ◽

Hiv Negative

Objective.To evaluate HIV risk perception and its associated factors among Chinese MSM.Methods.A cross-sectional study was conducted among MSM with an HIV negative or unknown status in Beijing, China, between 2011 and 2012. A questionnaire interview was conducted and a blood sample was collected for HIV and syphilis testing.Results.Of 887 MSM who reported they were HIV negative or did not know their HIV status before recruitment, only 7.3% reported a high risk of HIV infection, 28.0% medium risk, 52.2% low risk, and 12.5% no risk. In multivariate logistic regression models using those who reported a medium self-perceived risk as a reference group, self-reported high risk of HIV perception was associated with minority ethnicity (odds ratio [OR]: 2.91; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03–8.19), self-reported history of sexually transmitted diseases (OR: 2.27; 95% CI: 1.25–4.10), and HIV testing times since the last HIV testing (OR: 0.47; 95% CI: 0.26–0.84); low self-perceived risk of HIV infection was related to full-time employment (OR: 1.58; 95% CI: 1.15–2.18) and illicit drug use (OR: 0.28; 95% CI: 0.10–0.75).Conclusions.The HIV/AIDS epidemic is rapidly rising among Beijing MSM, but more than half MSM did not perceive this risk.

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PrEP eligibility, HIV risk perception, and willingness to use PrEP among high-risk men who have sex with men in India: A cross-sectional survey

AIDS Care ◽

10.1080/09540121.2021.1887801 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Venkatesan Chakrapani ◽

Peter A. Newman ◽

Murali Shunmugam ◽

Shruta Rawat ◽

Dicky Baruah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Perception ◽

High Risk ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hiv Risk Perception ◽

Sex With Men ◽

Willingness To Use

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Effect of perceived HIV risk on initiation of antiretroviral therapy during the universal test and treat era in South Africa

BMC Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1186/s12879-021-06689-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sabina M. Govere ◽

Sean Galagan ◽

Boikhutso Tlou ◽

Tivani Mashamba-Thompson ◽

Ingrid V. Bassett ◽

...

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Risk Perception ◽

Hiv Infection ◽

Hiv Testing ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Hiv Status ◽

Art Initiation ◽

Universal Test And Treat ◽

Hiv Risk Perception

Abstract Background South Africa has not achieved the 90–90–90 goals, in part due to low rates of antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation among those aware of their HIV status. Perceived risk of HIV at the time of testing may affect likelihood of rapid ART initiation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors associated with perceived risk of HIV and the relationship between perceived HIV risk and rapid ART initiation during the universal test and treat era which was adapted in October 2016. Methods We conducted a prospective study of adults undergoing HIV testing from October 2016–February 2019 at Ithembalabantu Clinic in Durban. Eligible participants reported not previously being diagnosed with HIV. Before HIV testing, participants were asked to assess their perceived HIV risk on a four-level scale. We categorized “definitely not” and “probably not going to acquire HIV” as a low perceived risk, and “probably will” and “definitely will become HIV-infected” as a high perceived risk of HIV infection. Participants were followed for up to 14 months following HIV testing to assess ART initiation. Results Among 1519 people newly diagnosed with HIV, 55% were female and mean age was 33 years. Among those, 1382 (90.9%) had a high HIV risk perception and 137 (9.1%) reported low HIV risk perception. In the low risk group individuals were more likely to be female (58% vs 55%), unemployed (62% vs 59%), have a partner with unknown HIV status (61% vs 55%) compared to the high risk group. 83.2% of those with low HIV risk perception reported previously HIV testing compared 91.5% of those with high HIV risk perception. In the multivariate model, males were associated with a higher chances of initiating ART compared to females (adjusted hazard ratio (aHR): 1.187, CI 1.187 (1.060–1.329) and being unemployed (aHR 0.767 CI (0.650–0.905). Those with a low HIV risk perception were less likely to initiate ART 125 (91%) vs 1310 (95%) p = 0.022), and took longer to initiate on ART after HIV diagnosis (11 days’ vs 4 days, p = 0.042). Conclusion Factors associated with high HIV risk perception included being unemployed, single, and having a partner of unknown HIV status. People living with HIV (PLHIV) in South Africa who had a low self-perceived risk to HIV infection were less likely to initiate ART. Assessing self-perceived risk of HIV infection may help direct counselling and improve ART initiation to achieve universal 90–90–90 goal.

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A Cross Sectional Study on HIV Risk Perception and Sexual Behaviours among Commercial Motorcyclists in Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria

Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences ◽

10.5901/mjss.2017.v8n3p27 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 27-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

I. A. Bako ◽

M. A. Jamda ◽

O. Audu ◽

M. O. Araoye

Keyword(s):

Risk Perception ◽

Hiv Risk ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Average Lifetime ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Hiv Risk Perception ◽

One Year

Abstract The study was aimed at determining the HIV risk perception and sexual behaviour among commercial motorcyclists in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. The study design was cross sectional study among 344 consenting, registered commercial motorcyclists, aged 18 years and above working in Makurdi, Benue State capital. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the respondents from a total of 5000 motorcyclists spread across 45 stations within Makurdi. Data was collected in September 2014 using structured interviewer administered questionnaire. Analysis was done with SPSS version 20.0. The mean age was 28.18 (± 7.94) years. Approximately 93% of the participants reported ever having sex. The average lifetime number of sexual partners was 8.9 (± 20.26) while 48.0% reported having had more than one sexual partner in the previous one year. A two third of the respondents (66.7%) reported use of condom during their last sex with a non-regular partner. Slightly less than a quarter (24.1%) of the respondents have paid to have sex in the previous one year. However only 29.6% perceived themselves as been at moderate or high risk of contracting HIV. There was significant association between risk perception and use of condom during last sex with any partner {OR-2.687 (95% CI= 1.337 - 5.400) p=0.005}. There is low personal risk perception despite high proportion of risky sexual behaviours among the respondents. HIV prevention interventions among commercial motorcyclists need to be more tailored and with the objective of building assertive skills in addition to imparting knowledge.

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