Misconception about HIV/AIDS transmission among sexually active women in emerging regions of Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Misconceptions about how HIV is transmitted persist among sexually active women, especially in emerging regions, and pose a barrier to effective prevention and control efforts. Therefore, this study aims to assess the magnitude of misconceptions about HIV transmission and its associated factors in emerging regions of Ethiopia.

Methods

This study analyzed secondary data from a community based cross-sectional survey of 497 sexually active women in emerging regions of Ethiopia. Stata version 17.0 was used to analyze the data. Statistical analysis were completed after the data had been weighted. A binary logistic regression model was analyzed. Misconceptions about HIV transmission were addressed by examining whether healthy individuals can have HIV/AIDS and can contra

SUBMITTER: Negash WD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12459849 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature