Determinants of comprehensive HIV and AIDS knowledge among Tanzanian adolescent girls and young women: a multilevel application of Andersen’s behavioral model based on national survey
Despite notable progress in HIV education, gaps persist, especially among AGYW, underscoring the need for focused, diversified interventions. By advancing understanding of these determinants, the study provides crucial evidence to inform tailored HIV prevention strategies aimed at enhancing knowledge and reducing infection rates within this vulnerable population and improving safer sex practices.
Authors
- Jovin Rushagala Tibenderana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3108-4302)
- Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9605-3577)
- Severine Kessy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6286-8556)
- Azan Nyundo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1433-2271)
- Mtoro J. Mtoro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0487-0559)
- Mussa Hassan Bago (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9564-7541)
- Victoria Godfrey Majengo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4477-7395)
- Immaculata P. Kessy
- Erick Donard Oguma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4982-9108)
- Tegemea Patrick Mwalingo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9499-5480)
Institutions
- Ifakara Health Institute (TZ)
- Instituto Benjamin Constant (BR)
- The University of Dodoma (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1643422
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40