Assessment of Perceived HIV Vulnerability, Knowledge Regarding HIV Transmission, and Associated Sociodemographic Factors Among Urban Slum Dweller Adults in Bangladesh: A Cross‐Sectional Study
The study identifies socio-demographic and behavioral factors affecting HIV vulnerability and knowledge among urban slum dwellers. Tailored HIV-related education for women, disadvantaged groups, and families with STD histories is vital to reducing stigma and improving awareness. Community initiatives like smoking cessation, healthy lifestyle promotion, and digital literacy are crucial for addressing disparities and enhancing well-being.
Authors
- Md. Tajuddin Sikder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5717-2263)
- Abu Bakkar Siddique (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1573-8281)
- Md. Mehedy Hassan
- Marina Haque (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5358-2241)
- Md Golam Morshed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6262-6952)
- Rehnuma Abdullah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5720-3667)
- Md. Mehedi Hasan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5265-1751)
- Md. Kaium Hossain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4479-8643)
- S Z Sultana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3345-5118)
- Mintia islam Austha
- Mukta Moni
Institutions
- Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BD)
- University of New Haven (US)
- International Centre for Climate Change and Development (BD)
- Jahangirnagar University (BD)
- United International University (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Science Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71311
- Primary Topic
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00