Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 11

The relationship between sexual behavior and the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among homosexual men in Bukittinggi City, Indonesia

1Midwifery Applied Undergraduate Program, Applied Bachelor Degree Program in Midwifery, STIKes Fort de Kock Bukit tinggi

*Corresponding Author: Nurhayati, Doctoral Program of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Mulyorejo, Surabaya, Indonesia, Applied Bachelor Degree Program in Midwifery, STIKes Fort De Kock, Bukittinggi, Indonesia, Email: ketuastikesfdk@gmail.commen

Online published on 7 December, 2018.

Abstract

Homosexual men contributed to the high prevalence of new cases of HIV/AIDS in Indonesia. Sexual behaviour is a major risk factor for HIV/AIDS transmission. This study aimed to determine the relationship between sexual behaviour and the incidence rate of HIV/AIDS in homosexual men in Bukittinggi City, Indonesia.

We employed a quantitative research methodology with a cross-sectional design. The sample population was homosexual men who attended the Rasimah Ahmad Public Health Center in Bukittinggi City, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Of the 118 men, we recruited 50 respondents using an accidental sampling technique. The data collection was conducted from January to May 2018, using a structured questionnaire. The independent variables included knowledge, attitude, and practice while the dependent variable was the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. The data was analysed using a Chi-square test.

The results showed that 76% of respondents (n=38) had good knowledge, 74% had a good attitude (n=37), and 66% had safe sexual practices (n=33). There were 10 respondents (20%) who had been diagnosed with HIV positive with or without AIDS. Knowledge was significantly associated with the prevalence of HIV/AIDS (95% CI, OR=8.50). Attitude was significantly associated with the prevalence of HIV/AIDS (95% CI, OR=7.07). Practice was also associated with the prevalence of HIV/AIDS (95% CI, OR=7.00).

Knowledge, attitude, and practice were significant predictors of the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. Therefore, improving knowledge, attitude, and safe sexual practices should be promoted to prevent the incidence of HIV/AIDS among homosexual men and the community in general.

Keywords

Knowledge, Attitude, Action, HIV/AIDS, Homosexual