?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Adc&rft.relation=http%3A%2F%2Fd-scholarship-dev.library.pitt.edu%2F7069%2F&rft.title=Socio-Demographic+Factors+Associated+to+Condom+Use+in+the+Cameroon+Military&rft.creator=Nagy%2C+Annie+Marie&rft.description=With+an+average+HIV+prevalence+rate+more+than+two+times+higher+than+the+general+population%2C+the+Cameroon+military+is+in+need+of+effective+HIV%2FAIDS+prevention+intervention+programs.+The+aim+of+this+study+is+to+examine+socio-demographic+factors+associated+to+condom+use+among+military+personnel+through+an+existing+HIV+prevention+program+and+offer+recommendations+for+HIV+prevention+interventions+to+the+Cameroon+military.Objectives%3A+Analyze+baseline+condom+use+data+collected+from+the+2005+HIV+surveillance+and+behavioral+study+of+the+Armed+Forces+of+Cameroon.+Provide+feedback+to+GVFI+to+effectively+utilize+this+information+for+the+2009%2F2010+HIV%2FAIDS+surveillance+and+intervention+plan+targeting+the+Armed+Forces+of+Cameroon.+Methods%3A+The+data+included+responses+from+a+behavioral+questionnaire+and+blood+samples+(n%3D2154)+obtained+from+military+personnel+in+Cameroon.+Estimated+population+proportions+of+condom+use+data+were+compared+for+each+of+the+following+socio-demographic+variables%3A+military+region%2C+age%2C+gender%2C+marital+status%2C+military+rank%2C+and+religion.+Chi-square+analyses+were+utilized+to+test+for+significance+within+each+socio-demographic+variable.+Multivariate+logistical+regressions+were+executed+based+on+the+significant+findings+of+the+chi-square+tests.+Statistical+analyses+were+completed+using+SYSTAT+13+and+SAS+9.2.Results%3A+Specific+populations+of+military+personnel+demonstrated+less+condom+use%2C+including+individuals+from+military+Region+3%2C+older+personnel%2C+women%2C+married+individuals%2C+non-commissioned+officers%2C+and+non-Christians.+Discussion%3A+This+research+has+shown+that+there+is+a+relationship+between+certain+socio-demographic+characteristics+and+lower+reported+rates+of+condom+use.+This+information+can+be+utilized+for+the+new+HIV%2FAIDS+intervention+prevention+plan+(2009%2F2010)+targeting+the+Cameroon+military.+Conclusion%3A+Training+of+trainers+and+peer+educator+programs+targeting+specific+populations+within+the+military+can+have+an+effect+on+decreasing+the+current+STI%2FHIV+prevalence+rate.+A+multi-dimensional+approach+that+focuses+on+intensive+education+at+all+levels+of+the+military%2C+outreach+that+includes+condom+distribution+and+counseling%2C+and+the+availability+of+HIV+testing+is+essential+in+creating+the+most+effective+HIV%2FAIDS+prevention+intervention+program.+Implications+for+public+health%3A+Consistent+and+proper+condom+use+is+a+highly+effective+method+for+HIV%2FAIDS+prevention.+This+research+provides+background+data+to+inform+the+planning+of+an+HIV+intervention+prevention+program+targeting+military+personnel+in+Cameroon.+Such+a+program+can+be+adapted+for+military+programs+around+the+world.&rft.date=2010-06-28&rft.type=University+of+Pittsburgh+ETD&rft.type=PeerReviewed&rft.format=application%2Fpdf&rft.language=en&rft.identifier=http%3A%2F%2Fd-scholarship-dev.library.pitt.edu%2F7069%2F1%2FAnnieNagy4.22.pdf&rft.identifier=++Nagy%2C+Annie+Marie++(2010)+Socio-Demographic+Factors+Associated+to+Condom+Use+in+the+Cameroon+Military.++Master's+Thesis%2C+University+of+Pittsburgh.++++(Unpublished)++