Comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge and HIV testing among men in sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel modelling

• DOI: 10.1017/s0021932021000560
• Publication Date: 2021-11-05T03:38:36Z
• Authors: Justice Kanor Tetteh; James Boadu Frimpong; Eugene Budu; Collins Adu; Aliu Mohammed; Bright Opoku Ahin...; Abdul-Aziz Seidu
• Keywords: Odds

Abstract This study investigated the association between comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge and HIV testing among men in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Data were taken from most recent (2010–2019) Demographic Health Survey men’s recode files of 29 countries SSA. A total 104,398 who had complete information on all variables interest included study. The outcome variable was testing. multilevel logistic regression analysis conducted to determine results fixed effects model presented as adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). average prevalences SSA 53.5% 50.8% respectively. Rwanda Niger recorded highest (93.6%) lowest (9.8%) prevalence 50.8%, (76.4%) Benin (31.1%). Men no less likely test for compared those (AOR=0.59, CI: 0.57–0.60). older than 20 years, married or cohabiting, at least secondary education, richest wealth quintile, exposed mass media, used condoms multiple sexual partners more HIV. To improve SSA, this recommends that policymakers stakeholders step up sensitization education using effective tools such media.