Decliners of provider-initiated HIV testing and counselling: Characteristics of participants who refused HIV testing in a population survey in Zambia
10.1016/j.apjtb.2015.05.010
- Author:
Pascalina CHANDA-KAPATA
1
;
William NGOSA
1
;
Albertina Ngomah MORAES
1
;
Nicole MADDOX
1
;
Pascalina CHANDA-KAPATA
2
;
Nathan KAPATA
2
;
Nathan KAPATA
3
Author Information
1. Department of Disease Surveillance, Control and Research, Ministry of Health
2. Center of Tropical Medicine and Travel Medicine, Amsterdam Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam
3. National TB/Leprosy Control Programme, Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HIV/AIDS;
Population survey;
Refusals;
Testing;
Zambia
- From:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
2015;5(8):689-693
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
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.
