Acceptance and associated factors of HIV testing among college students in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Liao, Shiqin; Li, Jie; Liu, Mingting; Xie, Hongmei; Lu, Yutong; Jiang, Yunhe

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0284865

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“…Nonetheless, some authors argue that there is a notable discrepancy in the use of HIV services among distinct demographics such as gender, age, socio-economic status, educational level, race, and others [26][27][28]. The current results revealed that gender, age, health department, and level of study were not associated with the utilisation of HIV VCT.…”

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HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing Utilisation among School of Healthcare Sciences Undergraduate Students at the University of Limpopo

Rasweswe,

Bopape,

Ntho

2024

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Existing evidence indicates that South African university students have low utilisation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT). A cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine the utilisation of HIV VCT among undergraduate students in the School of Healthcare Sciences. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data through Google Forms. The results are presented through descriptions and percentages and illustrated in tables. Out of 389 undergraduate students, only 324 completed the questionnaire. The majority (97.2%) were aware of the health centre on campus, while only (74.7%) knew about the HIV VCT services offered on campus. Despite the awareness, many (36.7%) do not utilise the campus HIV VCT services, and some (9.6%) have never tested for HIV. There was an association between awareness of Voluntary Counselling and Testing of HIV services offered at the campus health and wellness centre and utilisation of HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing at (<0.001). Therefore, it is imperative to urgently escalate the level of HIV/AIDS education in higher institutions of learning and emphasise the mounting danger of HIV infection and the immense importance of regular HIV testing. The findings of this study could serve as a foundation for creating HIV prevention and control programmes for youth, particularly in higher education institutions.

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HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing Utilisation among School of Healthcare Sciences Undergraduate Students at the University of Limpopo

Rasweswe,

Bopape,

Ntho

2024

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Unveiling trends in late diagnosis among 22,504 people living with HIV in Hunan, China

Su,

Zhong,

Zhang

et al. 2024

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This study examined the prevalence of HIV late diagnosis (LD) and identified associated factors with LD among people living with HIV (PLWH). We extracted sociodemographic, epidemiological, and immunological information between 2018 and 2021 in Hunan, China from the HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Response Information Management System of China. The chi-squared test and multivariable logistic regression model were used to identify the factors associated with LD. Among 22,504 PLWH, 14,988 (66.6%) were diagnosed late. PLWH aged 50 and older had a higher proportion of LD (71.2%) than the younger group (60.0%). Older age, being male, Han ethnicity, being registered in Western Hunan, being transferred from health facilities, and being infected through heterosexual intercourse were associated with LD. Among PLWH younger than 50 years, apart from the factors mentioned above, individuals who had primary school or lower education, were non-student, and were divorced or widowed were more likely to be diagnosed late. Unlike younger PLWH, these factors were not associated with LD in the older group. But regional disparities in LD were more significant among them. LD in PLWH remains a severe issue, especially among older people. The study findings provided valuable insights into designing programs targeting groups at higher risk of LD to reduce its prevalence. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1038/s41598-024-73648-6.

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PREVENÇÃO E INFECÇÃO POR HIV/AIDS: Percepção em uma população de universitários do noroeste paulista

Cruz,

Cabrera,

Castiglioni

2024

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Occupational and sexually transmitted infections represent a major public health problem, as annually more than 1 million people are infected, with about 40 million deaths since the first case of HIV/AIDS. The global implementation of rapid diagnoses and effective antiretroviral therapy has made possible a significant reduction in morbidity and mortality. However, the world literature reveals that it is necessary to improve knowledge of HIV prevention measures among university students. The objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge of nursing students regarding the prevention of these infections. The model followed was prospective observational and transversal, following the STROEBE rules, with a questionnaire to evaluate the knowledge of the academics. We concluded that there was an heterogeneity in the responses of the academic students of nursing course regarding the risks and prevention of infection of university students to HIV and AIDS, being similar to the results found in the international studies that were discussed in this study. Despite this, there were significant correlations between the knowledge of university students and the use of condoms, tests and pre-exposure prophylaxis to HIV. Sexuality must be understood in a comprehensive way and its complexity must be recognized, valuing it as a fundamental experience of the human being.

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Acceptance and associated factors of HIV testing among college students in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 4 publications

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HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing Utilisation among School of Healthcare Sciences Undergraduate Students at the University of Limpopo

HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing Utilisation among School of Healthcare Sciences Undergraduate Students at the University of Limpopo

Unveiling trends in late diagnosis among 22,504 people living with HIV in Hunan, China

PREVENÇÃO E INFECÇÃO POR HIV/AIDS: Percepção em uma população de universitários do noroeste paulista

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