Education Attainment and the Risk of HIV-1 Infections in Rural Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania, 1991–2005: A Reversed Association

Abstract

A reversed association between education attainment and HIV-1 infection was observed in this population between 1991 and 2005. Education seems to have an empowering role in women. Decreased risk among educated men may have an impact on HIV-1 transmission. Improving education sector in rural areas might be instrumental in the fight against the HIV epidemic.