Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Mabaso M

Publications

• Research Article
  Correlates of Correct HIV Knowledge and Myth Rejection in South Africa: The 2012 National HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behavior Survey
  Author(s): Mabaso MMabaso M
  
  Introduction: Correct knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention and myth rejection is a prerequisite to practicing safer behavior and important for reducing the risk of new infections. This study investigates the association between correct knowledge of HIV transmission, prevention and myth rejection with socio-demographic factors and HIV-related behavioral risk practices in South Africa. Methods: The study used the 2012 South African national HIV prevalence, incidence and behavior survey data based on a multistage cross-sectional design. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to examine correlates of correct HIV knowledge and myth rejection. Results: Of 26,544 sub-sample of youth and adults data (15 years and older) who responded to the HIV knowledge question, only 26.8% reported correct knowing of HIV transmission,.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000761

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