Trends in HIV and AIDS Knowledge Among Young Women in Kenya
Author Information
Author(s): Rhoune Ochako, Dunstone Ulwodi, Purity Njagi, Steven Kimetu, Aggrey Onyango
Primary Institution: African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Hypothesis
What are the trends and determinants of comprehensive HIV and AIDS knowledge among urban young women in Kenya?
Conclusion
Comprehensive HIV and AIDS knowledge among urban young women in Kenya increased from 9% in 1993 to 54% in 2008/09, but more efforts are needed to reach the 90% target set by UNGASS.
Supporting Evidence
- Comprehensive HIV and AIDS knowledge increased from 9% in 1993 to 54% in 2008/09.
- Education was a strong predictor of comprehensive HIV knowledge.
- Young women who tested for HIV were more likely to have comprehensive knowledge.
- Women who knew someone with HIV had higher levels of knowledge.
- Risk perception influenced the likelihood of having comprehensive knowledge.
Takeaway
The study found that more young women in urban Kenya know how to prevent HIV now than they did 15 years ago, but we still need to teach more of them.
Methodology
Data was drawn from the 1993, 1998, 2003, and 2008/09 Kenya Demographic & Health Surveys, analyzed using logistic regression.
Limitations
The study's sampling procedures do not consider informal settlements, which are significantly affected by HIV and AIDS.
Participant Demographics
Young women aged 15-24 from urban Kenya, with a diverse representation of ethnicities and education levels.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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