Prevalence, associated factors and perspectives of HIV testing among men in Uganda

Joanita Nangendo, Anne R Katahoire, Mari Armstrong-Hough, Jane Kabami, Gloria Odei Obeng-Amoako, Mercy Muwema, Fred C Semitala, Charles A Karamagi, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Moses R Kamya and Joan N Kalyango

PLOS ONE, 2020, vol. 15, issue 8, 1-20

Abstract: Background: Despite overall increase in HIV testing, more men than women remain untested. In 2018, 92% of Ugandan women but only 67% of men had tested for HIV. Understanding men’s needs and concerns for testing could guide delivery of HIV testing services (HTS) to them. We assessed the prevalence of testing, associated factors and men’s perspectives on HIV testing in urban and peri-urban communities in Central Uganda. Methods and findings: We conducted a parallel-convergent mixed-methods study among men in Kampala and Mpigi districts from August to September 2018. Using two-stage sampling, we selected 1340 men from Mpigi. We administered a structured questionnaire to collect data on HIV testing history, socio-demographics, self-reported HIV risk-related behaviors, barriers and facilitators to HIV testing. We also conducted 10 focus-groups with men from both districts to learn their perspectives on HIV testing. We used modified Poisson regression to assess factors associated with HIV testing and inductive thematic analysis to identify barriers and facilitators. Conclusions: Recent HIV testing among men remains low. Modifying testing strategies to attract men in all age groups could improve testing uptake, reduce gender disparity and initiate risk reduction interventions.

Date: 2020
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