Uptake, Experiences and Factors associated with HIV Self-testing among female bar workers in Ilemela District in Mwanza Region, Northwestern Tanzania

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Mohamed Massaka, CUHAS/MPH/6000332/T/22

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TextPublisher number: Wurzburg Road 35, Premises, Post Code: 33102 P. O. Box 1464 Mwanza, Tanzania Phone: (255) 28-298-3384 Fax: (255) 28-298-3386 Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz Website: www.bugando.ac.tz Language: English Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania : Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS-Bugando] : 2023Description: Pages xvi-56; Includes ReferencesSubject(s):

-- Public Health

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Summary: Abstract : Background: Tanzania has a low level of HIV testing, particularly among key and vulnerable populations, including female bar workers. HIV self-testing has been recommended by the WHO to increase access to testing and confidentiality, among other benefits. However, there is limited knowledge of the use and associated factors related to HIV self-testing among key and vulnerable populations. Objectives: This study aimed at assessing the uptake of HIV self-testing among female bar workers, their experiences, and associated factors in Ilemela District, Mwanza, Tanzania. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in bars, hotels, lounges and pubs in Ilemela District, Mwanza region, northwestern Tanzania. The study used two stage sampling technique to recruit 384 female bar workers from bars, hotels, lounges and pubs located in Ilemela district. Data was gathered using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS® version 25.0. The chi-square test was performed to demonstrate the association between categorical variables, and demographic data was summarized as frequency or proportions. In addition, regression analysis was used to examine the factors associated with the use of HIV self-testing among female bar workers. Results: The magnitude of HIV self-testing uptake among female bar workers was 26.8%. Increasing age > 25 years [aOR 1.24 (95% CI 1.01-1.52)], history of HIV testing [(aOR 7.89 (95% CI: 4.12-15.10)], education status being secondary school and above [(aOR 2.15 (95% CI 1.32-3.50)], knowledge of where to get HIV self-testing kits [(aOR 3.42 (95% CI 2.10- 5.57), regular use of social media [(aOR 2.28 (95% CI 1.42-3.67) were significantly associated factors. Conclusion: Uptake of HIV self-testing (HIVST) among female bar workers is relatively low. However, those who have utilized HIVST reported positive experiences, finding it easy to use with minimal challenges. Therefore, there is a clear need for targeted interventions and awareness campaigns to promote HIVST uptake within this population.

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Abstract :

Background: Tanzania has a low level of HIV testing, particularly among key and vulnerable populations, including female bar workers. HIV self-testing has been recommended by the WHO to increase access to testing and confidentiality, among other benefits. However, there is limited knowledge of the use and associated factors related to HIV self-testing among key and vulnerable populations.

Objectives: This study aimed at assessing the uptake of HIV self-testing among female bar workers, their experiences, and associated factors in Ilemela District, Mwanza, Tanzania.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in bars, hotels, lounges and pubs in Ilemela District, Mwanza region, northwestern Tanzania. The study used two stage sampling technique to recruit 384 female bar workers from bars, hotels, lounges and pubs located in Ilemela district. Data was gathered using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS® version 25.0. The chi-square test was performed to demonstrate the association between categorical variables, and demographic data was summarized as frequency or proportions. In addition, regression analysis was used to examine the factors associated with the use of HIV self-testing among female bar workers.

Results: The magnitude of HIV self-testing uptake among female bar workers was 26.8%. Increasing age > 25 years [aOR 1.24 (95% CI 1.01-1.52)], history of HIV testing [(aOR 7.89
(95% CI: 4.12-15.10)], education status being secondary school and above [(aOR 2.15 (95% CI 1.32-3.50)], knowledge of where to get HIV self-testing kits [(aOR 3.42 (95% CI 2.10- 5.57), regular use of social media [(aOR 2.28 (95% CI 1.42-3.67) were significantly associated factors.

Conclusion: Uptake of HIV self-testing (HIVST) among female bar workers is relatively low. However, those who have utilized HIVST reported positive experiences, finding it easy to use with minimal challenges. Therefore, there is a clear need for targeted interventions and awareness campaigns to promote HIVST uptake within this population.

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