HIV knowledge and its correlation with the Undetectable = Untransmittable slogan in Brazil

HIV knowledge and its correlation with the Undetectable = Untransmittable slogan in Brazil

ABSTRACT Knowledge about HIV transmission and prevention is a necessary step for adopting preventive behaviors. We assessed HIV knowledge and its correlation with the perceived accuracy of the “Undetectable = Untransmittable” (U=U) slogan in an online sample with 401 adult Brazilians. Overall, 28% o...

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Main Authors: Rayane C. Ferreira, Thiago Silva Torres, Luana Monteiro Spindola Marins, Maria das Graças B. Ceccato, Daniel R. B. Bezerra, Paula M. Luz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2022-10-01
Series:Revista de Saúde Pública
Subjects:
HIV Infections, transmission
HIV Seronegativity
Communicable Period
HIV Long-Term Survivors
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-89102022000100701&tlng=en
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Summary:ABSTRACT Knowledge about HIV transmission and prevention is a necessary step for adopting preventive behaviors. We assessed HIV knowledge and its correlation with the perceived accuracy of the “Undetectable = Untransmittable” (U=U) slogan in an online sample with 401 adult Brazilians. Overall, 28% of participants showed high HIV knowledge level. The perceived accuracy of the U=U slogan significantly correlated with HIV knowledge. Younger participants, those reporting lower income or lower education, or who had never tested for HIV showed poorer HIV knowledge. Filling gaps of knowledge among specific populations is urgent in order to increase preventive behaviors and decrease HIV stigma.
ISSN:1518-8787

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