HIV risk behavior and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Yitayish DamtieBereket KefaleBezawit AdaneMastewal ArefaynieBezawit AdaneAmare MucheReta DewauZinabu FentawErkihun Tadesse AmsaluGedamnesh BitewWolde Melese AyeleAssefa Andargie KassaMuluken Genetu ChaneMequannent Sharew MelakuMetadel AdanePublished in: PloS one (2022)
The prevalence of HIV risk behavior among PLWHA in Ethiopia was high. Alcohol use, HIV status non-disclosure, and perceived stigma had a significant association with HIV risk behavior. In addition to promoting access to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) treatment and improving medication adherence among PLWHA, various intervention programs focusing on the associated factors have to be implemented to tackle high-risk sexual behavior and go forward toward ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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