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ArticlePloS one2023

Prevalence of HIV testing uptake among the never-married young men (15-24) in sub-Saharan Africa: An analysis of demographic and health survey data (2015-2020).

Emmanuel Musonda, Million Phiri, Liness Shasha, Chiti Bwalya, Shuko Musemangezhi, Sage Marie Consolatrice Ishimwe, Chester Kalinda

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Emmanuel MusondaDepartment of Population Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.ORCID 0000-0001-7425-1265
Million PhiriDepartment of Population Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
Liness ShashaDepartment of Population Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
Chiti BwalyaMaryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC), Lusaka, Zambia.
Shuko MusemangezhiBill and Joyce Cummings Institute of Global Health, University of Global Health Equity, Kigali, Rwanda.
Sage Marie Consolatrice IshimweInstitute of Global Health Equity Research (IGHER), University of Global Health Equity, Kigali, Rwanda.
Chester KalindaBill and Joyce Cummings Institute of Global Health, University of Global Health Equity, Kigali, Rwanda.ORCID 0000-0002-8144-0248

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backgroundIn sub-Saharan Africa, HIV and AIDS remain a major public health concern among adolescents and young men. HIV testing is the first critical step for linking infected individuals to HIV treatment and prevention. However, HIV-testing uptake among sexually active young men remains low in the region. This study was conducted to assess the HIV testing rates among unmarried young men in sub-Saharan Africa.

methodsUsing data from the most recent country Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) conducted between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2020, in 18 sub-Saharan African countries, an Inverse Heterogeneity model (IVhet) using MetaXL software was used to estimate country, regional and sub-regional pooled estimates of HIV testing uptake among sexually active unmarried young men in sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, multivariable binary logistic regression was conducted to examine the factors associated with HIV testing uptake among unmarried young men.

resultsThe overall pooled prevalence estimate of HIV testing uptake among sexually active unmarried young men in sub-Saharan Africa was 33.0% (95% CI: 21-45, I2 = 99%, p <0.001). There was variation in the prevalence across countries ranging from 7% (95% CI: 5-9) in Guinea to 77% (95% CI: 74-80) in Cameroon. Central Africa had the highest prevalence of HIV testing among unmarried young men, at 47% (95% CI:0-100) while West Africa had the lowest prevalence at 11% (95% CI:2-23). Results further show that young men aged 15-19 (aOR = 0.59, 95% CI 0.52-0.66) were less likely to test for HIV. Young men who spent 8 to 12 years in school (aOR = 3.26 95% CI 2.21-4.79) or 13 years and above (aOR = 3.56 95% CI 2.35-5.37) had increased odds of undertaking an HIV test.

conclusionThe prevalence of HIV testing among sexually active unmarried young men remains low in sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, the results suggest that health policymakers should consider re-evaluating the current HIV prevention policies and programmes with the view of redesigning the present HIV testing campaigns to enhance the uptake among young people.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeSingle PersonAdolescentAfrica South of the SaharaHealth SurveysHIV TestingHumansMalePrevalence

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