Prevalence and correlates of comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 years in Malawi: evidence from the 2015–16 Malawi demographic and health survey

Prevalence and correlates of comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 years in Malawi: evidence from the 2015–16 Malawi demographic and health survey

Abstract Background HIV epidemic remains a major public health issue in Malawi especially among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). Comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge (defined as correct knowledge of two major ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV and rejection of three misconceptions...

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Main Authors: Chrispin Mandiwa, Bernadetta Namondwe, Mtondera Munthali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV/AIDS
Comprehensive knowledge
Young women
Malawi
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11564-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11564-4

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