Cognitive-behavior of HIV-positive women of fertility age regarding AIDS in three counties of Henan Province
Sun, C.-Q.; Wang, K.-H.; Zhang, C.-P.; Zhao, X.Y.; Yang, L.-F.
Sichuan da Xue Xue Bao. Yi Xue Ban 42(3): 405-408
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1672-173X PMID: 21827009 Document Number: 536010
To investigate the demographic characteristics of HIV-positive women of fertility age in Henan province and their knowledge and behavior in relation to AIDS. A questionnaire survey was administered to 686 HIV-positive women of fertility age through face to face interview. The demographic characteristics of the respondents and their association with AIDS-related knowledge and behavior were analysed. Over 90% of respondents had good knowledge about AIDS. Statistically significant differences existed in the knowledge of AIDS and the use of condom among those with different age, education and income (P < 0.05). Age (OR < 1) and annual income (OR > 1) were identified as risk factors of failing to use condoms in regression analysis. Interventions need to be strengthened for HIV-positive women of fertility age, in particular for those who are young and have high incomes.