Analysis of SocioDemographic Characteristics as Risk Factors of HIV/AIDS in Rural Environment of Ivory Coast

摘要

AIDS is a public health problem of which,in spite of the authorized actions and efforts,the socio‐economic,cultural,and political effects on humanity do not cease growing.Finding either preventive or curative solutions remains a big concern and the production of knowledge is still one of the alternatives.It is in this context that this study on the socio‐demographic characteristics in connection with the evolution of the disease in rural environment was carried out.The concerned targets were the rural populations of Indenie‐Djuablin,an area located at the East of the Ivory Coast.Thus,Affalikro,Aniassue,Amelekia,and Bettie,principal large villages of the chief town of Abengourou area were the sites of data collection of nearly 305 samples of individuals using a questionnaire and interview guides.The study used a quantitative and qualitative method with the dialectical and hypothetico‐deductive approaches for the data analysis.The results obtained and discussed made it possible to conclude that the socio‐demographic characteristics,while determining the attitudes and behaviors,expose the individuals to the HIV/AIDS contamination.