Decliners of provider-initiated HIV testing and counselling: Characteristics of participants who refused HIV testing in a population survey in Zambia
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 689-693, 2015.
Artigo
em Chinês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-950948
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To assess the prevalence of HIV infection, to highlight HIV-testing refusal rates among participants in a population-based tuberculosis survey and to assess the implication for programme implementation.Methods:
This cross-sectional study on the characteristics of participants who refused HIV testing was conducted in a national survey in Zambia. All eligible participants were aged above 15 years and included in the analysis.Results:
Out of the 44 791 tuberculosis survey participants, 14 164 (31.6%) refused to participate in HIV testing. The unemployed, rural dwellers, married, and those aged 15- 24 years were associated with higher refusal rates.Conclusions:
Strategies to improve HIV testing acceptance are necessary. Qualitative research is recommended to understand the reasons for testing refusals so that remedial interventions can be implemented.
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WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Ano de publicação:
2015
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