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Factors Associated with HIV Infection and Condom Use in the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

出版	University of California, San Diego, 2019
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=Q1QhygEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋Background: HIV infection has been shown to be high among military personnel in sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, research has shown inconsistent condom use is common in African military populations. In an effort to determine the prevalence of HIV, quantify condom use, and investigate correlates of condom use, a cross-sectional seroprevalence study was implemented in the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC). Recent condom use behaviors and correlates of low condom use were also assessed. Methods: From October 2013-April 2014, 2,701 sexually-active FARDC soldiers, aged 19-83, participated in the study. Participants from 30 military sites were administered a survey via personal interview by a trained FARDC counselor. The survey collected information on demographics, military characteristics, and HIV risk behaviors such as condom use. Results: The seroprevalence of HIV was 3.5%. After adjustment, primary risk factors associated with HIV infection included: not being married, multiple regular partners in the past 12 months, screening positive for PTSD, and testing positive for active syphilis infection (p