Prevalence and Factors Associated with Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Awareness Among Cisgender Women of Reproductive Age in Burkina Faso

Overview

Journal Womens Health (Lond)

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2024 May 30

PMID 38813873

Authors

Michael Ekholuenetale

Semiu Adebayo Rahman

Chimezie Igwegbe Nzoputam

Osaretin Godspower Okungbowa

Amadou Barrow

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Abstract

Background: HIV remains a global public health concern, and women continue to be disproportionately affected. Understanding the factors associated with pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness among women is crucial as an effective HIV prevention strategy.

Objectives: We investigated the prevalence and associated factors of pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness among women in Burkina Faso.

Design: This was a cross-section study that used population-based data.

Methods: A total of 17,659 women of reproductive age (15-49 years) from the 2021 Burkina Faso Demographic and Health Survey were analyzed. Percentage and multivariable logistic regression model were used to examine the prevalence and factors associated with pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness.

Results: The prevalence of pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness was 8.2% (95% confidence interval = 7.8%-8.6%). Women's age was positively associated pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness. Women with primary and secondary education had 39% and 48% higher odds of pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness, when compared with women with no formal education. The odds of pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness were 1.40 (95% confidence interval = 1.19-1.66) times higher among Christians when compared with the Muslims. Women who were exposed to mass media including newspaper or magazine, radio, TV, and Internet had higher odds of pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness, when compared with those without exposure to mass media channels. Women who have previously tested for HIV had 37% higher odds of pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness, when compared with those who have not been tested (adjusted odds ratio = 1.37; 95% confidence interval = 1.09-1.72).

Conclusion: This study found women's age, geographical region, education, religion, exposure to mass media channels, employment, and HIV testing to be associated with pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness. These findings can inform the development of targeted interventions and public health campaigns to increase awareness and practice to pre-exposure prophylaxis, particularly among key population.

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