Prevalence and associated factors of recent HIV-1 infection among newly identified HIV-positive individuals tested with the Asante Rapid Recency assay in Harari region, Eastern Ethiopia

This study found a 9.1% proportion of recent HIV infections, indicating significant ongoing HIV transmission within the community. The study also revealed multiple risk factors for recent HIV infection, including lower educational levels, recent sexual activity, sex with high-risk partners, and drug use. This study emphasizes the significance of improving targeted HIV preventive programs.

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Frontiers in Epidemiology
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2025-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fepid.2025.1443148
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2
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HIV Research and Treatment
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Prevalence and associated factors of recent HIV-1 infection among newly identified HIV-positive individuals tested with the Asante Rapid Recency assay in Harari region, Eastern Ethiopia

Lemma Demissie Regassa, Fikru Tebeje, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Akewok Sime et al.
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HIV Research and Treatment
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Prevalence and associated factors of recent HIV-1 infection among newly identified HIV-positive individuals tested with the Asante Rapid Recency assay in Harari region, Eastern Ethiopia

Lemma Demissie Regassa, Fikru Tebeje, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Akewok Sime, Muzemil Ebrahim Nure
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Abstract

This study found a 9.1% proportion of recent HIV infections, indicating significant ongoing HIV transmission within the community. The study also revealed multiple risk factors for recent HIV infection, including lower educational levels, recent sexual activity, sex with high-risk partners, and drug use. This study emphasizes the significance of improving targeted HIV preventive programs.

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Haramaya University (ET), Ghent University (BE), Oromiyaa Regional Health Bureau (ET)
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Prevalence and associated factors of recent HIV-1 infection among newly identified HIV-positive individuals tested with the Asante Rapid Recency assay in Harari region, Eastern Ethiopia — Lemma Demissie Regassa, Fikru Tebeje, et al. · Frontiers in Epidemiology (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS