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August 19, 2026PLOS Global Public HealthOpen Access

Determinants of HIV testing intentions among heterosexual men in the Bolgatanga Municipality of Ghana: Evidence from the theory of planned behaviour

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DBDennis BardoeGAGeorge AhiakaDYDenis Dekugmen Yar

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey finds low HIV testing intentions among heterosexual men, suggesting perceived behavioural control and social norms are crucial targets for intervention.

Key Points

  • To examine the psychosocial and structural determinants of HIV testing intentions among heterosexual men using the Theory of Planned Behaviour framework.
  • Conducted a community-based cross-sectional survey involving N=480 heterosexual males in Bolgatanga Municipality, Ghana.
  • Analyzed survey data using multivariable logistic regression, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modelling to evaluate behavioral predictors.
  • Only 13.3% (95% CI: 10.3–16.4) of participants exhibited strong intentions to test for HIV.
  • Strong testing intentions were significantly predicted by high perceived behavioural control (AOR = 2.97), high subjective norms (AOR = 2.23), and positive attitudes (AOR = 1.55).
  • Structural equation modelling confirmed good model fit (AGFI = 0.862, CFI = 0.926, RMSEA = 0.060) and identified perceived behavioural control as the strongest direct predictor of intention (β = 0.45).

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Bardoe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a85643903308d306e2d7d9ahttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0007096
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