Misconception about HIV/AIDS transmission among sexually active women in emerging regions of Ethiopia
More than seven in ten sexually active women had misconceptions about HIV transmission. HIV prevention initiatives, such as voluntary HIV testing and post-test counseling, are needed to combat misconceptions about HIV transmission. Moreover, the administrative body of each region should facilitate extensive health education and campaigns to increase awareness of HIV transmission among sexually active women, particularly, those from poor households.
Authors
- Melak Jejaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0826-5623)
- Tadesse Tarik Tamir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0760-1100)
- Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7302-2575)
- Desalegn Anmut Bitew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0718-4597)
- Wubshet Debebe Negash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9720-7558)
- Bewuketu Terefe
- Alebachew Ferede Zegeye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7042-7662)
- Tadele Biresaw Belachew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1738-6029)
- Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9543-9416)
- Rahel Mulatie Anteneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5960-893X)
- Elsa Awoke Fentie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2485-3764)
- Kaleb Assegid Demissie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2192-6429)
- Lemlem Daniel Buffa
Institutions
- Australian National University (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- New South Wales Department of Health (AU)
- The George Institute for Global Health (AU)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- Monash University (AU)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0331466
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40