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Background <p>Despite global health progress, HIV/AIDS continues to challenge many countries. HIV self-testing is a key strategy to improve testing and early detection. Nevertheless, medical students, who are at risk from both occupational and non-occupational exposure, are often overlooked, leaving many unaware of their HIV status and with limited access to counseling and testing services.</p> Objectives <p>This study aimed to assess HIV Self-Testing Practice and Associated Factors among Governmental Medical College Students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024.</p> Methods <p>An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 375 medical students at a government college in Addis Ababa. Data were collected via a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Binary logistic regression was performed, and variables with <i>p</i> &lt; 0.25 were included in the multivariable model. Associations with <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05 and 95% confidence intervals were considered statistically significant.</p> Result <p>A total of 375 health science students participated (100% response rate). The prevalence of oral HIV self-testing was 19.2% (<i>n</i> = 72). Factors positively associated with HIVST practice included participation in HIV programs (AOR = 3.27; CI: 1.30–8.21), being male (AOR = 1.74; CI: 1.02–2.82), recent HIV risk exposure (AOR = 2.84; CI: 1.35–5.98), and a history of sexually transmitted infection (AOR = 3.18; CI: 1.42–7.12).</p> Conclusion <p>The prevalence of oral HIV self-testing among students at the governmental medical college was 19.2%. Participation in HIV programs, recent HIV risk exposure, male sex, and a history of sexually transmitted infections were significantly associated with HIVST practice.</p> Trial registration <p>Not applicable.</p>

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HIV self-testing practice and associated factors among governmental medical college students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024

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    2026年6月26日

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  • Yonas Wondie,
  • Meaza Damtie,
  • Ayenew Genet Kebede,
  • Aragaw Egziabherfenta Tadele,
  • Asrat Yazew,
  • Alemnew Getachew Haile,
  • Lalem Tilahun Kebede,
  • Eyasu Bamlaku Golla,
  • Awoke Minwuyelet

摘要

Background

Despite global health progress, HIV/AIDS continues to challenge many countries. HIV self-testing is a key strategy to improve testing and early detection. Nevertheless, medical students, who are at risk from both occupational and non-occupational exposure, are often overlooked, leaving many unaware of their HIV status and with limited access to counseling and testing services.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess HIV Self-Testing Practice and Associated Factors among Governmental Medical College Students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 375 medical students at a government college in Addis Ababa. Data were collected via a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Binary logistic regression was performed, and variables with p < 0.25 were included in the multivariable model. Associations with p < 0.05 and 95% confidence intervals were considered statistically significant.

Result

A total of 375 health science students participated (100% response rate). The prevalence of oral HIV self-testing was 19.2% (n = 72). Factors positively associated with HIVST practice included participation in HIV programs (AOR = 3.27; CI: 1.30–8.21), being male (AOR = 1.74; CI: 1.02–2.82), recent HIV risk exposure (AOR = 2.84; CI: 1.35–5.98), and a history of sexually transmitted infection (AOR = 3.18; CI: 1.42–7.12).

Conclusion

The prevalence of oral HIV self-testing among students at the governmental medical college was 19.2%. Participation in HIV programs, recent HIV risk exposure, male sex, and a history of sexually transmitted infections were significantly associated with HIVST practice.

Trial registration

Not applicable.