The HIV epidemic in Haiti: is disability a factor?
AIDS Care
; : 1-8, 2024 Feb 21.
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ABSTRACT
People with disabilities (PWD) are thought to be low risk for HIV because of social norms regarding disability and sex. However, qualitative studies indicate they are at risk and are not being reached by HIV programs. The Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) conducted in Haiti in 2016 included HIV biomarker data and disability status. Crude and adjusted odds ratios were calculated using a disability severity indicator as the independent variable and HIV infection as the dependent variable. Covariates were selected based on theory and previous studies. Individuals reporting milder disabilities had a higher odds of HIV infection in the crude model (OR1.65; CI 1.16-2.34) and those adjusted for demographics (OR1.73; CI1.19-2.51) and sexual activity (OR1.60; CI1.06-2.42). Those with moderate and more severe disabilities have the same odds of HIV infection as the general population. PWD are HIV-positive and at risk of HIV infection. Based on this, it is essential that HIV education, testing, and treatment programs are inclusive of PWD. Accessible HIV education materials need to be created. HIV testing programs should involve PWD in planning and implementation. Providers of HIV care must be trained regarding the needs of PWD for reproductive healthcare.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
País/Región como asunto:
Haiti
Idioma:
En
Revista:
AIDS Care
Asunto de la revista:
SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS)
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido