META-ANALYSIS: THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN GENDER, EDUCATION, AND HIV TESTING

Sri Rahayu  Susilowati; Bhisma Murti

doi:10.26911/ICPH10/Management/2023.03

Authors

	Sri Rahayu Susilowati, Master’s Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia. ~ Author
	Bhisma Murti Master’s Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia. ~ Author

Abstract

Background: Nearly 40% of new HIV infections are transmitted by people who don’t know they have the virus. For people with undiagnosed HIV, testing is the first step in maintaining a healthy life and preventing HIV transmission. This study aimed to estimate the association between gender, education, and HIV testing.

Subjects and Method: This meta-analysis was conducted using a PICO research question. Population: General population. Intervention: Women and higher education. Comparison: Male and lower education. Outcome: HIV testing. The articles were searched from databases Google Scholar, Elsevier, PubMed, and Springer Link published from 2013 to 2023. Keywords used “Female” OR “Sex” AND “Education” AND “HIV Test” AND “Cross-sectional”. The inclusion criteria were full-text paper, cross-sectional study, and multivariate analysis with adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR). The articles were analyzed using Review Manager 5.4.

Results: The meta-analysis included 11 primary studies from Thailand, China, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa, and the United States. The total sample size was 1,370,883 women. HIV testing increased in women (aOR: 1.90; 95% CI: 1.29-3.01; p=0.006) and higher education (aOR: 2.15; 95% CI: 1.66-2.78; p<0.001).

Conclusion: HIV testing increases in women and higher education

Keywords: women, education, HIV testing.

Correspondence:

Sri Rahayu Susilowati. Master’s Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami No.36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: drsrirahayususilowati@gmail.com. Mobile: +6282133348510.