Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Emilien, Regine Alexandra Author's Email Address rega1077@yahoo.com URN etd-04302008-125002 Title Understanding the HIV Risk Behaviors in Haiti:A Rural-Urban Comparison Degree MPH Department Public Health Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Richard Rothenberg MD, MPH, FACP Committee Chair John Beltrami MD, MPH, TM, EIS 1995 Committee Member Michael Eriksen SC.D. Committee Member Keywords
- Haiti
- HIV risk behaviors
- Urban-Rural comparison
- Health Belief Model
Date of Defense 2008-03-26 Availability unrestricted Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the extent and potential correlates of sexual risk taking behaviors related to condom use and number of sexual partners among Haitians aged 15 to 49 years old living in the urban and rural areas.Methods: Data were obtained from the 2005-2006 cross-sectional survey conducted by the Demographic Health survey. Our study population (15143) was analyzed based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) theory using a bivariate and multiple logistic regression analysis with SPSS for windows.
Results: In both rural and urban areas dwellers had an accurate knowledge of the disease. However, a small proportion in both areas used condoms during their last sexual intercourse. Perceiving the disease's severity was more likely associated with condom use in the urban (OR 1.36, p ≤ .01) and in the rural areas (OR 1.45, p ≤.05). Strong associations have been found between some variables of the HBM and condom use but none have been found associated with zero or one sex partner. Findings were similar in both areas
Conclusion: Holistic approach should be considered in the prevention strategy conducted in Haiti to tackle other factors that may contribute in delaying responsible sexual behavior in that country.
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