Age‐disparate sex and HIV risk for young women from 2002 to 2012 in South Africa

• DOI: 10.7448/ias.19.1.21310
• Publication Date: 2017-03-10T09:42:43Z
• Authors: Meredith Evans; Kathryn Risher; Nompumelelo Zungu; Olive Shisana; Sizulu Moyo; David D Celentano; Brendan Maughan‐B...; Thomas M Rehle
• Keywords: Odds

Introduction : Age‐disparate sex has long been considered a factor that increases HIV risk for young women in South Africa. However, recent studies from specific regions Africa have found conflicting evidence. Few assessed the association between age‐disparate partnerships (those involving an age gap of 5 years or more) and at national level. This study investigates relationship status among aged 15–24 Methods Nationally representative weighted data 2002, 2005, 2008, 2012 African National Surveys were analysed using bivariate analyses multiple logistic regressions. Results After conducting regression controlling confounders, with partners had greater odds being positive every survey year: 2002 (aOR = 1.74, 95%CI: 0.81–3.76, p 0.16); 2005 2.11, 1.22–3.66, < 0.01); 2008 2.02, 1.24–3.29, 1.53, 0.92–2.54, 0.1). The increased each year increase their male partner’s 1.10, 0.98–1.22, 0.11), 1.03–1.17, 0.01), 1.08, 1.01–1.15, 0.05), 1.01–1.16, 0.05). Findings statistically significant (p 0.1) 2012. Conclusions Our findings suggest continues to be These results may reflect variation level compared differing demographic surveillance system trial contexts. In light contradictory results, further research is required on more nuanced understanding women’s risk.