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Trends and Determinants of HIV Testing Uptake among Men Aged 15-59 Years in Zambia: A Multilevel Analysis of the Zambia Demographic and Health Surveys, 2007-2024

2026-02-06 hiv aids Title + abstract only
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HIV testing remains the primary entry point to HIV prevention, treatment, and care. Although Zambia has made substantial progress in its HIV response, men remain less consistently reached by HIV testing services. This study assessed trends and determinants of HIV testing uptake among men aged 15-59 years in Zambia using repeated nationally representative survey data. We pooled mens data from the Zambia Demographic and Health Surveys (ZDHS) conducted in 2007, 2013/14, 2018, and 2024. The outcome...

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