Inequities in the utilization of HIV counseling and testing services among undergraduates in mainland China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV counseling and testing (HCT) is provided free of charge on college campuses, but very few studies have examined whether HCT uptake is equitably distributed. This cross-sectional study aimed to compare the relative importance of various determinants of HCT uptake among undergraduates in mainland China so as to assess and subsequently to suggest ways to eliminate inequities in its use, guided by the Andersen's behavioral model.

Methods

A total of 10,665 eligible undergraduates were conveniently selected to complete an online survey. Hierarchical logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the factors associated with HCT utilization.

Results

Only 7.7% of undergraduates had utilized HCT services. HCT uptake was inequitably distributed, since it

SUBMITTER: Zhan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8645148 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature