Objective Sanaag and Sool are two remote regions in Somaliland with limited access to health service and high burden of HIV/AIDS. The aim of this study was to identify the predictors of HIV/AIDS awareness among women of reproductive age in underserved regions of Somaliland using data from the 2020 Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey through a cross-sectional analysis.
Design A cross-sectional study using Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey data. Setting and participants The study was conducted in the Sanaag and Sool regions of Somaliland.
These areas are characterised by underserved communities and ongoing internal conflict, which has significantly undermined the delivery of health services. Consequently, there is a high HIV/AIDS burden in these regions.
The study focused on women of reproductive age, using data from the 2020 Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey for the analysis. Variables The outcome variable of the study was awareness about HIV/AIDS and independent variables including education, media exposure, place of residence and wealth index were considered.
BMJ Open published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 09 Apr 2026.
The item focuses on Predictors of HIV/AIDS awareness among women of reproductive age in underserved regions of Somaliland: a cross-sectional analysis of the 2020 demographic and health survey.
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