Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Molla Godif

Publications

• Research Article
  Factors Associated with HIV Counseling and Testing among Males and Females in Ethiopia: Evidence from Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey Data
  Author(s): Molla Godif, Huruy Assefa, Mussie Alemayehu and Wondowosen TerefeMolla Godif, Huruy Assefa, Mussie Alemayehu and Wondowosen Terefe
  
  Background: HIV counseling and testing is one of the key strategies in the HIV/AIDS prevention and control programs in Ethiopia. However utilization of this service is very low. The aim of the study was to assess and compare factors associated with HIV counseling and testing service utilization among Ethiopian males and females. Methods: The study utilized data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) 2011, which was a cross-sectional survey conducted on a nationally representative sample. Using cluster sampling, 14110 males aged 15-59 years and 16,834 females aged 15-49 were selected from all the 9 administrative regions and 2 administrative cities of Ethiopia. Descriptive analysis was done and chi-square test was used to test the association of each independent variable with the dependent variable. Multivariable logistic regression was used .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000429

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