Motives, sexual behaviour, and risk factors associated with HIV in individuals seeking voluntary counselling and testing in a rural district of Malawi

被引：15

作者：

Zachariah, R ^{[1
]}

Spielmann, MP ^{[1
]}

Harries, AD ^{[1
]}

Buhendwa, L ^{[1
]}

Chingi, C ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Med Sans Frontieres Luxembourg, L-1617 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

来源：

TROPICAL DOCTOR | 2003年 / 33卷 / 02期

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D O I：

10.1177/004947550303300211

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

A study was conducted among individuals seeking voluntary HIV counselling and testing (VCT) in order to (a) describe their motives and source(s) of information, (b) describe their sexual behaviour; and (c) identify risk factors associated with HIV infection. Of 723 individuals who sought VCT, the most common reason (50%) was recent knowledge of HIV/AIDS and a desire to know their HIV status. The majority (77%) underwent VCT after being encouraged by others who knew their status. Ninety five per cent reported sexual encounters, with 337 (49%) engaging in unprotected sex. HIV prevalence was 31% and an HIV-positive status was associated with being female, being over 25 years of age and/or being a farmer. There is a demand for VCT, and the service provides an opportunity for intensive education about HIV/AIDS prevention on a one-to-one basis. it could also be an entry point to prevention and care for those who are infected.

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页码：88 / 91

页数：4

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