Understanding HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups in Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The influence of religion and belief systems is widely recognized as an important factor in understanding of health risk perception and myths in the general fight against the HIV pandemic. This study compares the understanding of HIV risk factors and utilization of some HIV services among religious groups in Zimbabwe.

Methods

We conducted secondary data statistical analysis to investigate the understanding of HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups in Zimbabwe using 2015-2016 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) data. We began by investigating associations between understanding of HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups. A multivariate stepwise backward elimination method was carried out to explore factors determining underst

SUBMITTER: Mapingure M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7891154 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature