Trend, spatial distribution, and factors associated with HIV testing uptake among pregnant women in Ethiopia, based on 2005-2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey: A multivariate decomposition analysis and geographically weighted regression.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

HIV testing during pregnancy is an integral component and first step of prevention for mother to child transmission, initiation of antiretroviral treatment and diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. However, Ethiopia and other sub-Saharan African countries face challenges in meeting the first target of the 95-95-95 global initiatives. This study examines trends, spatial distribution, and factors influencing HIV testing among pregnant women in Ethiopia from 2005 to 2016, using data from the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Surveys.

Methods

The study was based on three consecutive demographic and health survey in Ethiopia. A total weighted sample of 13,020 women who gave birth within 2 year proceeding each survey year was included in each survey. Logit based decomposition analysis

SUBMITTER: Andargie BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11451988 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature