[procaare] New Publication on AIDS in Ghana

["Erica Nybro" <Erica.Nybro@orcmacro.com>]

New publication on AIDS in Ghana
- Erica Nybro
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MEASURE DHS is pleased to announce our newest publication on HIV/AIDS in Ghana:

An In-Depth Analysis of HIV Prevalence in Ghana

This study looks at a sub sample of sexually experienced men and women who 
were tested for HIV during the 2003 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 
(GDHS).  Using bivariate and multivariate analysis, the authors examined 
the association between HIV prevalence and socio demographic 
characteristics, HIV-related knowledge, attitudes and sexual behavior.

The multivariate analysis found strong associations between HIV serostatus 
and a few socio demographic and behavior variables. Among women, HIV 
prevalence is significantly associated with early age of sexual debut (by 
age 15), having more than one sexual partner, and being from Eastern 
region.  Men those who have moved within the last five years are more 
likely to be HIV positive than men who have in the same residence.  Young 
women age 15 to 19 and young men age 15 to 29 are significantly less likely 
to be HIV positive than older adults.  Knowledge of HIV prevention methods 
was not associated with HIV infection among men and only weakly associated 
with HIV infection among women.

For the full text, go to:  http://www.measuredhs.com/pubs/pdf/FA46/FA46.pdf

Erica Nybro
Communication Specialist
MEASURE DHS
Macro International Inc.
Calverton, MD 20705
Email: Erica.Nybro@orcmacro.com