September 16, 2025BMJ Public HealthOpen Access

Correlates of unawareness of HIV status and recency of HIV infections among women living with HIV: findings from population-based surveys in 13 African countries

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About 26.6% of women living with HIV remain unaware of their status, highlighting a significant public health concern.
Younger women aged 15-24 are 84% more likely to be unaware of their HIV status compared to older age groups.
A secondary analysis of 13 population-based surveys identifies the demographic and socioeconomic factors contributing to HIV status unawareness.
Targeted HIV testing interventions are vital for addressing the high rates of long-term HIV infections among unaware women.

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Analysis reveals links between unawareness of HIV status and demographic factors in women living with HIV, suggesting targeted interventions.

Mbabazi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals links between unawareness of HIV status and demographic factors in women living with HIV, suggesting targeted interventions.