Factors Contributing to the Decision by Pregnant Women to be Tested for HIV
Health SA Gesondheid (Print)
; 13(4): 50-65, 2008.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to explore and describe the factors that influence the decision by pregnant women to be tested for HIV. This was achieved through a qualitative research study that was exploratory; descriptive and contextual in nature. A sample of 13 pregnant women participated. Data obtained from semi-structured interviews was analysed according to a protocol based on a combination of methods of analysis. The three main themes; namely factors that contribute to the decision by pregnant women to be tested for HIV; factors that contribute to the decision by pregnant women not to be tested for HIV and organisational factors that influence the decision by pregnant women to be tested for HIV; were divided into nine subthemes. Conclusions and recommendations to promote counselling to pregnant women being tested for HIV are provided
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
HIV
/
Counseling
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Decision Making
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Pregnant Women
/
Diagnostic Tests, Routine
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Health SA Gesondheid (Print)
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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