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A cross-sectional analysis of nationally representative survey data and annual rainfall data from 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa during 12 years found that each year of heavy rainfall was associated… Click to show full abstract
A cross-sectional analysis of nationally representative survey data and annual rainfall data from 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa during 12 years found that each year of heavy rainfall was associated with higher odds of HIV (1.14; 95% CI, 1.11-1.18) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (1.11; 95% CI, 1.07-1.15) and with higher numbers of sexual partners in the previous 12 months. 1 The odds of HIV andSTIwerehighestamongwomenandindividualsresidinginruralareas.Thestudyincludednearly 290000 participants aged 15 to 59 years.
Journal Title: JAMA network open
Year Published: 2022
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