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AIDS and Behavior
Published in: AIDS and Behavior 6/2010

01-12-2010 | Original Paper

Correlates of HIV Knowledge and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Female Military Personnel

Authors: E. James Essien, Emmanuel Monjok, Hua Chen, Susan Abughosh, Ernest Ekong, Ronald J. Peters, Laurens Holmes Jr., Marcia M. Holstad, Osaro Mgbere

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 6/2010

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Abstract

Uniformed services personnel are at an increased risk of HIV infection. We examined the HIV/AIDS knowledge and sexual risk behaviors among female military personnel to determine the correlates of HIV risk behaviors in this population. The study used a cross-sectional design to examine HIV/AIDS knowledge and sexual risk behaviors in a sample of 346 females drawn from two military cantonments in Southwestern Nigeria. Data was collected between 2006 and 2008. Using bivariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression, HIV/AIDS knowledge and sexual behaviors were described in relation to socio-demographic characteristics of the participants. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that level of education and knowing someone infected with HIV/AIDS were significant (P < 0.05) predictors of HIV knowledge in this sample. HIV prevention self-efficacy was significantly (P < 0.05) predicted by annual income and race/ethnicity. Condom use attitudes were also significantly (P < 0.05) associated with number of children, annual income, and number of sexual partners. Data indicates the importance of incorporating these predictor variables into intervention designs.
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Metadata
Title
Correlates of HIV Knowledge and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Female Military Personnel
Authors
E. James Essien
Emmanuel Monjok
Hua Chen
Susan Abughosh
Ernest Ekong
Ronald J. Peters
Laurens Holmes Jr.
Marcia M. Holstad
Osaro Mgbere
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-010-9701-4

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