Factors Associated with Utilisation of Couple HIV Counselling and Testing Among HIV‑Positive Adults in Kyoga Fishing Community Uganda, May 2017: Cross Sectional Study
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2020
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AIDS and behavior
Abstract
Couple HIV counseling and testing (CHCT) is key in preventing heterosexual HIV transmission and achievement of 90-90-
90 UNAIDS treatment targets by 2020. We conducted secondary data analysis to assess utilization of CHCT and associated
factors using logistic regression. 58/134 participants (49%) had ever utilized CHCT. Disclosure of individual HIV results
to a partner [aOR = 16; 95% CI: (3.6–67)], residence for > 1 < 5 years [aOR = 0.04; 95% CI (0.005–0.33)], and none mobility
[aOR = 3.6; 95% CI (1.1–12)] were significantly associated with CHCT. Age modified relationship between CHCT and
disclosure (Likelihood-ratio test LR chi2 = 4.2 (p value = 0.041). Disclosure of individual HIV results with a partner and
residence for more than 1 year improved utilization of CHCT; mobility reduced the odds of CHCT. Interventions should
target prior discussion of individual HIV results among couples and mobile populations to increase CHCT.
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Couple, HIV counseling & testing, Fishing community
Citation
Nakiire, L., Kabwama, S., Majwala, R., Bbale, J. K., Makumbi, I., Kalyango, J., ... & Wanyenze, R. (2020). Factors Associated with Utilisation of Couple HIV Counselling and Testing Among HIV-Positive Adults in Kyoga Fishing Community Uganda, May 2017: Cross Sectional Study. AIDS and behavior, 24(10), 2935-2941. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-020-02844-y