Hiv Prevalence And Incidence Fall In Kenya

Comparison with the KAIS 2007 data showed that overall HIV prevalence had fallen significantly from 7.2 to 5.6% in 2012 (p = 0.002). Significant decreases were seen in both women (2007 = 8.5% vs 2012 = 6.9%; p = 0.006) and men (2007 = 5.5% vs 2007 = 4.4%; p = 0.031). Analysis of the factors associated with undiagnosed HIV infection (vs HIV-negative status) was restricted to the approximately 10,000 individuals who reported ever having sex. Overall HIV prevalence was 6.3% and 52% of these infections were undiagnosed. Factors associated with undiagnosed HIV infection in men were widowhood (AOR = 8.1; 95% CI, 1.9-34.6; p = 0.005) and condom use (AOR = 3.3; 95% CI, 1.8-6.2; p < 0.001). You will find the original content at this website http://www.aidsmap.com/page/2827600/

Source: aids-write.org - February 22, 2014 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: aidswrite Tags: current news Source Type: blogs