Conspiracy Beliefs and Knowledge About HIV Origins Among Adolescents in Soweto, South Africa

We examined adolescents\u27 knowledge regarding the origin of HIV/AIDS and correlates of beliefs surrounding conspiracy theories in Soweto, South Africa. Now, a decade post-AIDS denialism, South Africa has the largest antiretroviral therapy roll-out worldwide. However, conspiracy theories stemming from past AIDS denialism may impact HIV prevention and treatment efforts

Bivariable analysis comparing adolescents’ conspiracy beliefs about the origin of HIV and other select variables of interest.

<p>Bivariable analysis comparing adolescents’ conspiracy beliefs about the origin of HIV and other select variables of interest.</p

Conspiracy beliefs among adolescents aged 14 to 19 years in Soweto Africa, by sex.

<p>Conspiracy beliefs among adolescents aged 14 to 19 years in Soweto Africa, by sex.</p

Multivariable analysis assessing knowledge and conspiracy beliefs about the origin of HIV among all participants.

<p>Multivariable analysis assessing knowledge and conspiracy beliefs about the origin of HIV among all participants.</p