Uptake of HIV Testing and Associated Factors Among Individuals Aged 15-49 Years in Malawi: Multilevel Analysis of the 2024 Malawi Demographic and Health Survey

Addisu Simachew Asgai, Desalegn Mitiku Kidie, Tsegaamlak Kumelachew Derse, Tadios Lidetu, Jenberu Mekurianew Kelkay, Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debark University, Department of Pediatric and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Science, Debark University, Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Nursing, College of Health Science, Debark University, College of Health Science, Debark University, Department of Health Informatics, College of Health Sciences, Debark University

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)

Published online on July 20, 2026

Abstract

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC), Volume 25, January-December 2026.
BackgroundHIV testing is essential for early diagnosis, treatment initiation, and achieving UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. However, disparities in uptake remain in sub-Saharan Africa, including Malawi.MethodsA cross-sectional analysis was conducted using the ...