| Type | Journal Article - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal |
| Title | Sociodemographic predictors of acceptance of voluntary HIV testing among pregnant women in a large maternity hospital, Omdurman, Sudan |
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| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2015 |
| Page numbers | 273-279 |
| URL | http://applications.emro.who.int/emhj/v21/04/EMHJ_2015_21_4_273_279.pdf |
| Abstract | This study aimed to determine the sociodemographic predictors of willingness of pregnant women in Sudan to accept HIV testing. A random sample of 500 pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Omdurman maternity hospital in 2010 were interviewed. Significant predictors of women’s tendency to accept HIV testing were: age < 30 years (OR 3.5, 95% CI: 2.2–5.8), primigravida (OR 1.5, 95% CI: 1.0–2.3), better education level (OR 3.4, 95% CI: 1.7–6.7), owning a radio (OR 2.1, 95% CI: 1.3–3.4), in employment (OR 2.5, 95% CI: 1.2–5.0) and = 2 antenatal care visits (OR 1.9, 95% CI: 1.2–2.9). Husband’s age = 35 years (OR 3.2, 95% CI: 2.0–5.2) and Christian faith (OR 3.8, 95% CI: 1.4–10.7) were significant variables, although with a wide margin of confidence. These predictors should be considered in strategies to increase the acceptance and use of HIV testing and counselling services. |
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