HIV/AIDS-related stigma and HIV test uptake in Ghana: evidence from the 2008 Demographic and Health Survey

Type Journal Article - African Population Studies
Title HIV/AIDS-related stigma and HIV test uptake in Ghana: evidence from the 2008 Demographic and Health Survey
Author(s)
Volume 28
Issue 3
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2014
Page numbers 1362-1379
URL http://search.proquest.com/openview/8e8b28b40ba2d7a7b3e47c150c829f51/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=2031​869
Abstract
The study examined the association between HIV test uptake and socioeconomic characteristics of individuals,
including HIV-related stigma behaviours. The study also investigated the socioeconomic determinants of
HIV-related stigma in Ghana. Cross tabulations and logistic regression techniques were applied to data from
the 2008 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey. The results showed significantly low HIV test uptake and
some level of HIV-related stigma prevalence in Ghana. Higher wealth status, educational attainment and
HIV-related stigma were significant determinants of HIV test uptake. Aside wealth status and education, rural
place of residence and religious affiliation were positive and significant determinants of HIV-related stigma.
The findings call for comprehensive HIV education including treatment, prevention and care. Legislations
to discourage stigma and improve HIV-testing will be critical policy steps in the right direction.

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