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Those living in unstable housing conditions, such as hostels or informal dwellings and those who had not completed post-secondary studies were more likely to contract HIV in South Africa, according to a聽. A team of researchers based at the Research Institute of the 捆绑SM社区 Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has reported survey results that show socioeconomic factors play a critical role in the detection, transmission, and treatment of HIV in regions of South Africa. 鈥淲e found that factors such as education and dwelling situations still impact HIV infection,鈥� said聽Cindy Leung Soo, a recent Master鈥檚 student who worked alongside principal investigator聽Nitika Pant Pai, MD, PhD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine. Researchers found that people who did not complete postsecondary education were 82% more likely to be infected with HIV compared to those with a postsecondary education. Women with lower levels of education were more likely to engage in having sex with multiple partners, where male participants who were living in less stable housing situations or who had lower levels of education were less likely to have recently sought testing. 鈥淚t appeared that socioeconomic factors impacted their utilization of HIV services,鈥� Leung Soo said.