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 |