Concurrent Sexual Partnerships and HIV in Rural Uganda
Author Information
Author(s): Maher Dermot, Waswa Laban, Karabarinde Alex, Baisley Kathy
Primary Institution: Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of concurrent sexual partnerships and their association with HIV prevalence in a rural community in Uganda?
Conclusion
The study provides a baseline for measuring changes in concurrency and HIV incidence in future surveys.
Supporting Evidence
- Among currently married participants, 11% of men and 25% of women reported being in a polygynous union.
- 17% of males and 0.5% of females reported at least one concurrent partnership.
- Polygyny accounted for a third of concurrency in men.
Takeaway
The study looked at how many people have multiple sexual partners at the same time and how this relates to HIV in a rural area of Uganda.
Methodology
A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic and behavioral factors, and logistic regression was applied to analyze factors associated with concurrency.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include selection, recall, denial, and social desirability biases.
Limitations
The low number of women reporting concurrency limits the analysis, and there may be biases due to under-reporting of sexual behavior.
Participant Demographics
The study included 3,291 males and 4,052 females, with a mean age of 31 years for males and 33 years for females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.10
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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