Is Regular Access to Internet Services Associated with Comprehensive Correct HIV/AIDS Knowledge among People Aged 15–49 Years in Nigeria? Findings from the 2018 Demographic Health Survey. Issue 3 (3rd July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Iyamu, Ihoghosa; Oladele, Edward Adekola; Eboreime, Ejemai; Karim, Mohammad Ehsanul
• Is Part Of: Journal of consumer health on the Internet. Volume 25:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 242
• Page End: 260
• Publication Date: 2021-07-03
• Subjects: Comprehensive HIV knowledge -- demographic and health survey -- HIV -- internet access -- Nigeria; Health -- Computer network resources -- Periodicals; Internet -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Computer network resources -- Periodicals; Computer Communication Networks -- Periodicals; Consumer Participation -- Periodicals; Delivery of Health Care -- Periodicals; 025.063621
• DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2021.1943634
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1539-8285

Abstract

Abstract: Regular internet access is suggested to facilitate Comprehensive Correct HIV/AIDS Knowledge (CCAK). We assessed this association using the 2018 Nigeria Demographic Health Survey data, including 30, 784 participants. CCAK was defined as knowing two primary HIV prevention methods, healthy-looking persons can have HIV, and rejecting two HIV misconceptions. Regular internet access was defined as at least weekly internet access. Using survey-featured multivariable logistic regression, we assessed this association. Overall, 49.6% (12, 385) of participants had CCAK, while 17.4% (4, 080) had regular internet access. People with regular internet access had higher odds of CCAK (aOR 1.55, 95% CI 1.38 − 1.73), confirming the association.