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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.

Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Idioma: Chinês Revista: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine Ano de publicação: 2015 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Idioma: Chinês Revista: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine Ano de publicação: 2015 Tipo de documento: Artigo