Knowledge, attitudes and practices of young adults towards HIV prevention: an analysis of baseline data from a community-based HIV prevention intervention study in two high HIV burden districts, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With an HIV incidence of 1.00 skewed against women (1.51), adolescents in South Africa are at high HIV risk. This paper assesses young adults' (18-24 years) knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV prevention in Nkangala and OR Tambo districts.

Methods

A cross-sectional household survey was conducted in two districts in 2017/8. Participants completed computer-assisted self-interviews on HIV knowledge, attitudes, behaviour practices, use of social media and condom use at last sex (proxy for high-risk sex). HIV knowledge was assessed using the South African-adapted UNAIDS scale. Descriptive analyses were conducted and logistic regression models were built to assess factors associated with being knowledgeable of HIV and condom use at last sex.

Results

SUBMITTER: Shamu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7433171 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature