Determinants of HIV Knowledge among Married Women in Indonesia: Evidence from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey

Alifia Rizky Almadani, Yuni Asri, Alfunnafi Fahrul Rizzal

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Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a major public health problem among married women in Indonesia. Inadequate HIV knowledge increases women’s vulnerability to HIV infection and hinders preventive behaviors. However, evidence on factors associated with HIV knowledge among married women in Indonesia remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to analyze factors associated with HIV knowledge among married women in Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary data from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) Individual Recode dataset (IDIR71FL). A total of 21,643 married women aged 15–49 years were included. Sampling weights were applied to account for the complex survey design. Data were analyzed using Chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regression were performed. Results are presented as adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: Overall, 60.2% of respondents had high HIV knowledge. Higher HIV knowledge was significantly associated with older age, secondary and higher education, higher wealth status, urban residence, older age at first sexual intercourse, mobile telephone ownership, internet use, and media exposure (p<0.05). Women living outside the Jawa–Bali region and in rural areas were less likely to have high HIV knowledge. Educational attainment was the strongest predictor. Conclusion: HIV knowledge among married women in Indonesia is influenced by sociodemographic and information-access factors. Strengthening HIV education through digital platforms, mass media, and community-based interventions is needed, particularly for women with lower educational attainment and socioeconomic status.


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