Table 4.
Knowledge factors associated with refusal of HIV testing during ANC, Gambella Region, 2008
| Variables | Not-HIV tested | HIV tested | COR (95% CI) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HIV transmits from one person to another |
|
|
|
|
| I don’t know |
3 |
9 |
1.04(0.27-3.92) |
0.96 |
| No |
4 |
3 |
4.14(0.91-18.9) |
0.07 |
| Yes |
76 |
236 |
1.0 |
|
|
Knowledge status on ways of HIV transmission |
|
|
|
|
| Not Knowledgeable |
15 |
44 |
1.03(0.54-1.96) |
0.93 |
| Knowledgeable |
68 |
205 |
1.0 |
|
|
Knowledge status on means of HIV prevention |
|
|
|
|
| Not Knowledgeable |
35 |
100 |
1.09(0.66-1.8) |
0.75 |
| Knowledgeable |
48 |
149 |
1.0 |
|
|
When MTCT could occur |
|
|
|
|
| During pregnancy |
|
|
|
|
| No |
46 |
109 |
1.6(0.97-2.63) |
0.07 |
| Yes |
37 |
140 |
1.0 |
|
| During delivery |
|
|
|
|
| No |
54 |
134 |
1.57(0.94-2.63) |
0.09 |
| Yes |
29 |
118 |
1.0 |
|
| During breast feeding |
|
|
|
|
| No |
47 |
89 |
*2.33(1.41-3.87) |
*0.001 |
| Yes |
36 |
159 |
1.0 |
|
|
Means of Knowing one’s HIV status |
|
|
|
|
| HIV test of the blood |
|
|
|
|
| No |
7 |
14 |
1.55(0.6 - 3.97) |
0.37 |
| Yes |
76 |
235 |
1.0 |
|
|
Benefits of HIV testing during pregnancy |
|
|
|
|
|
to know HIV status and seek medical attention |
|
|
|
|
| No |
52 |
131 |
1.51(0.91-2.52) |
0.11 |
| Yes |
31 |
118 |
1.0 |
|
|
To know HIV status and take preventive measures |
|
|
|
|
| No |
43 |
114 |
1.27(0.77-2.09) |
0.34 |
| Yes |
40 |
135 |
1.0 |
|
|
To prevent mother to child transmission of HIV |
|
|
|
|
| No |
46 |
99 |
*1.88(1.14-3.11) |
*0.01 |
| Yes | 37 | 150 | 1.0 |
* represents significant association.