Table 2 Influence of knowledge of HIV/AIDS transmission/prevention modes on acceptability of HIV testing in pregnant women, Gamboma, Republic of Congo
Number of individuals N (%) | Accept to do HIV test N (%) | Odds ratio (95 % CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heard of HIV/AIDS | 127 (93) | 91 (72) | 0.63 (0.12–3.34) | 0.590 |
Where did you hear about HIV/AIDS? | ||||
Media (radio, TV) | 35 (26) | 28 (80) | 1.77 (0.70–4.49) | 0.228 |
News paper, books | 3 (2) | 2 (67) | 0.77 (0.07–8.95) | 0.847 |
Religion/school | 43 (32) | 34 (79) | 1.71 (0.73–4.03) | 0.218 |
Parents/friends | 96 (71) | 70 (73) | 1.15 (0.51–2.60) | 0.730 |
Hospital | 68 (50) | 41 (60) | 0.29 (0.13–0.66) | 0.003* |
Mode of HIV/AIDS transmission | ||||
Unprotected sexual intercourse | 111 (82) | 83 (75) | 1.95 (0.77–4.91) | 0.155 |
Contaminated objects | 95 (70) | 73 (75) | 2.14 (0.97–3.41) | 0.060 |
Blood transfusion | 31 (23) | 28 (90) | 4.45 (1.26–15.73) | 0.021* |
MTCT | 77 (57) | 58 (75) | 1.44 (0.67–3.07) | 0.346 |
Prevention of HIV/AIDS | ||||
PMTCT | 58 (43) | 47 (81) | 2.37 (1.05–5.36) | 0.038* |
Condom | 96 (71) | 72 (75) | 1.59 (0.70–3.59) | 0.267 |
Fidelity | 63 (46) | 50 (79) | 1.98 (0.90–4.33) | 0.087 |
Abstinence | 16 (12) | 13 (81) | 1.92 (0.51–7.27) | 0.335 |
Avoid cutting objects | 76 (56) | 59 (78) | 2.06 (0.94–4.51) | 0.070 |
Knowledge of free HIV testing | 90 (66) | 77 (86) | 6.99 (3.02–16.19) | P<0.001* |
Knowledge of the existence of a HIV testing center | 70 (51) | 58 (83) | 3.06 (1.37–6.79) | 0.006* |