Current situation of HIV/AIDS voluntary counseling and testing in Jiangxi province
- VernacularTitle:江西省艾滋病自愿咨询检测现状分析
- Author:
Wei HE
;
Hong CHEN
;
Qiang HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HIV/AIDS;
VCT;
Current situation
- From:
Chinese Journal of AIDS & STD
2006;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the current situation of voluntary counseling and testing(VCT) and improve HIV/AIDS prevention and control in Jiangxi province.Method VCT services in the province were analyzed using descriptive methodology.Result The province is in shortage of full time VCT workers.Of the individuals receiving pre-testing counseling,those receiving post-testing counseling and receiving referral counseling accounted for 5.22% and 1.39%,respectively.The individuals receiving tests mostly were aged 20-29 years,and a little less were aged 30-39 years.Higher positive rates of HIV screening tests were found in Pingxiang and Nanchang cities,accounting for 39.13% and 26.09%,respectively.Conclusion To improve VCT service and contain the spread of HIV/AIDS in this province,it is necessary to establish VCT networks,upgrade quality of counseling service and publicize VCT and its outreach activities among target population.
