HIV testing uptake and prevalence among hospitalized older adults in Togo: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to describe HIV testing uptake, as well as HIV prevalence and its associated factors among older adults aged ≥50 years in health facilities in Togo.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out from February 2018 to June 2019 among hospitalized older adults aged ≥50 years in tertiary and secondary hospitals in Togo. HIV testing was performed according to the national algorithm. Socio-demographic data and HIV testing history were collected using a standardized questionnaire.

Results

A total of 619 patients (43.9% female) of median age 61 years, (IQR: 55-70) were recruited and offered HIV testing. Among them, 25.7% had never previously tested for HIV. In total, 91.6% (567/619) accepted HIV testing while 8.4% (52/619) refused to be tested.

SUBMITTER: Gbeasor-Komlanvi FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7853528 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature