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A multivariable logistic regression model was used to determine factors associated with HIV testing. Survey weights were used to adjust analyses for unequal sampling probabilities. Out of 14,453 men included in the study, the prevalence of self-reported HIV testing was 73.5%, which was higher among men aged 30\u201334 years old compared to the 15\u201319 years (90.2% vs. 33.3%), married or living with a partner (89.1% vs. 55.5%), residing in urban areas (82.5% vs. 67.8%), with higher education (90.6% vs. 58.4%), employed (80.5% vs. 43.1%), richest (83.8% vs. 60.4%), and those with three or more sexual partners (81.7% vs. 68.0%) groups. Targeted interventions to encourage more men to participate in regular HIV testing are needed. 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