Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Ben Mwero

Publications

• Research Article
  Knowledge of HIV Transmission and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Patients in Rural Kenya
  Author(s): Steven Y Hong, Daria Thompson, Christine Wanke, Gloria Omosa, Gloria Omosa, Michael R Jordan, Alice M Tang, Shem Patta, Ben Mwero, Innocent Mjomba and Mkaya MwamburiSteven Y Hong, Daria Thompson, Christine Wanke, Gloria Omosa, Gloria Omosa, Michael R Jordan, Alice M Tang, Shem Patta, Ben Mwero, Innocent Mjomba and Mkaya Mwamburi
  
  Knowledge of HIV transmission is a prerequisite to practicing safer behaviors to prevent HIV infections and may be expected to vary by region because of cultural and socioeconomic determinants. A cross-sectional study was conducted in rural Kenya using a standardized questionnaire assessing HIV transmission knowledge, sociodemographic and other characteristics. Participants were recruited from the voluntary counseling and testing clinic and the general hospital population of Moi District Hospital. “High” HIV transmission knowledge scorers (≥ 81%) (Mean score) were compared with “low” scorers (<81%). Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to examine factors associated with HIV transmission knowledge. Of 214 participants, 70 (33%) were HIV-positive, 104 (49%) were HIV-negative, and 40 (19%) did not know. Factors associated wi.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000170

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