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Trishka Pillay1,2, Nalini Govender3, Poovendhree Reddy2
1Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Applied and Health Sciences, Mangosuthu University of Technology, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Objective:
This study aimed to investigate risk factors associated with risky sexual behaviors (RSBs) and HIV seropositivity among students from four universities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Design:
A case-control methodology was used.
Sample:
The sample consisted of 500 students (375 HIV negative students and 125 students living with HIV).
Measurement:
Adjusted logistic regression modeling was performed to assess the association of predictors with RSBs and HIV seropositivity.
Results:
Data showed that heavy episodic drinking [aOR: 2.73, (95% CI: 1.38; 5.44), p = 0.004], drugs before sex [aOR: 7.46, (95% CI: 2.11; 27.88), p = 0.003], and a higher number of lifetime sex partners increased students' likelihood of having multiple concurrent sex partners (2-5 lifetime partners) [aOR: 4.22, (95% CI: 1.69; 10.54), p = 0.002] and ≥ 6 lifetime partners [aOR: 16.36, (95% CI: 6.18; 43.28), p < 0.001].
Conclusion:
These findings indicate a need for South African universities to offer HIV prevention programs that inform students of how participation in particular risky activities can result in engagement in specific RSBs, contributing to a heightened HIV infection risk. Re-evaluation and strengthening of these prevention programs can ensure optimal efficiency in the battle against HIV infection.
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