Factors Associated with HIV/AIDS Diagnostic Disclosure to HIV Infected Children in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Biadgilign Sibhatu, Deribew Amare, Amberbir Alemayehu, Escudero Horacio Ruiseñor, Deribe Kebede
Primary Institution: Jimma University
Hypothesis
What factors are associated with the disclosure of HIV/AIDS status to children receiving HAART?
Conclusion
The proportion of disclosure of HIV/AIDS diagnosis to HIV-infected children is low.
Supporting Evidence
- 62.3% of children were between 6–9 years of age.
- Only 17.4% of children knew their HIV status.
- Caregivers with higher education levels were less likely to disclose the child's HIV status.
Takeaway
Only a few children with HIV know their status, and many caregivers prefer to wait until the children are older to tell them.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted in five hospitals in Addis Ababa using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias as the study only included children under HAART.
Limitations
The study is limited to urban settings and may not be generalizable to other areas in Ethiopia.
Participant Demographics
Children aged 1-14 years, with a mean age of 8.52 years; 55.1% were girls.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p≤0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.03–0.34
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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