Decomposition of HIV Knowledge In Urban-Rural Areas In Indonesia IN PRESS
Abstract
HIV/AIDS remains a public health crisis, especially among male adolescents in Indonesia. Despite the crucial role of HIV knowledge in prevention, disparities exist between rural and urban areas. This study examines these disparities, identifying factors influencing HIV knowledge. This study employed a total of 10,943 male adolescents enrolled in a survey called Indonesia Demographic Health Survey (IDHS) 2017. To address those disparities, a stratification chi-square based on place of residence was employed. We also employed a multivariate decomposition analysis for examining which variables account for most gaps. Result found that the HIV knowledge gap would be decreasing by 24% if wealth quintiles were equalized, by 17% if educational attainment was equalized, by 8% if internet use was equalized, and by 11% if HIV testing awareness was equalized. This calls for a multi-sectoral intervention targeting such factors for better HIV outcomes in Indonesia.
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