A study of the association of HIV infection with wealth in sub-Saharan Africa (English)

Document Type

Working Papers

Publication Topic(s)

HIV, HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior, Wealth/Socioeconomics

Country(s)

Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda

Language

English

Author(s)

Mishra et al. and Macro International Inc. Calverton, Maryland USA

Publication Date

January 2007

Publication ID

WP31

Abstract:

Using data from eight recent population-based, nationally-representative surveys with HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the association between wealth status and HIV prevalence in the region. Our aim is to identify what specific characteristics and behaviors of the wealthier are associated with HIV infection, and to what extent confounding factors such as place of residence and other risk factors mediate this association. We also discuss possible reasons why the relationship between wealth and HIV status might differ between men and women.