Objective: To investigate the demographic characteristics of HIV-positive women of fertility age in Henan province and their knowledge and behavior in relation to AIDS.
Methods: A questionnaire survey was administered to 686 HIV-positive women of fertility age through face to face interview. The demographic characteristics of the respondents and their association with AIDS-related knowledge and behavior were analysed.
Results: Over 90% of respondents had good knowledge about AIDS. Statistically significant differences existed in the knowledge of AIDS and the use of condom among those with different age, education and income (P < 0.05). Age (OR < 1) and annual income (OR > 1) were identified as risk factors of failing to use condoms in regression analysis.
Conclusion: Interventions need to be strengthened for HIV-positive women of fertility age, in particular for those who are young and have high incomes.
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