September 20, 2025AIDS Care

Awareness of HIV among Bangladeshi women: evidence from the MICS dataset

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HIV awareness is moderate among Bangladeshi women, with only 27.5% knowing where to access testing services.
Higher education significantly improves HIV knowledge, with those achieving higher secondary education showing a 17.5-fold increase in awareness.
Women from urban areas and wealthier households exhibit notably higher levels of HIV awareness compared to their rural counterparts.
Targeted educational initiatives and enhanced access to testing services are critical for improving awareness, especially in underserved regions.

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Analysis reveals disparities in HIV awareness among women in Bangladesh, highlighting the role of education and media exposure.

Hossain et al. (2025) studied this question.

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