| Type | Journal Article - The European Journal of Public Health |
| Title | Inequalities in HIV knowledge among Pakistani mothers: Results from Demographic Health Survey 2012-13: Sidra Zaheer |
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| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | suppl 1 |
| Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2016 |
| Page numbers | ckw172-077 |
| URL | https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article-abstract/26/suppl_1/ckw172.077/2449063/Inequalities-in-HIV-knowledge-among-Pakistani?redirectedFrom=fulltext |
| Abstract | HIV epidemic is expanding in Pakistan, where majority of HIV cases are vertical transmission from mothers through infected husbands. It is expected that HIV infected women in reproductive ages will rise further in the country. Ignorance regarding disease among masses remains well established risk of transmission. We aim to explore socio-economic inequalities regarding HIV knowledge among Pakistani mothers in reproductive age group. Methods Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey, 2012-13 data was used (n = 13558). Knowledge regarding HIV transmission, prevention, and available health services was assessed through 12 questions in the survey. No knowledge regarding HIV (wrong answers to all 12 questions) was used as outcome variable. Socio-economic profile of participants was assessed by the wealth index, and highest level of education. |
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