Uptake of HIV testing and counseling among tertiary institution students in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana

Agamlor, Evans; Pencille, Lilian Belole; Lutala, Prosper; Akoku, Derick Akompab; Tarkang, Elvis Enowbeyang

doi:10.4081/jphia.2019.1044

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“…Furthermore, studies aimed at increasing awareness to get tested among participants reported a high willingness of the participants to get tested. However, the high willingness to get tested for HIV does not automatically translate into actual testing (Agamlor et al, 2019;Zewudie et al, 2020).…”

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“…A total of 79.3 million people were infected with HIV since the epidemic started and 36.3 million people died from AIDS-related illnesses since the start of the epidemic. Sub-Saharan Africa which consists of just 10% of the world's population, remains the most seriously affected region with a total of 63% of all new infections recorded in 2020 alone (Agamlor et al, 2019) According to the Ghana AIDS Commission, Ghana recorded an HIV prevalence of 1.69% in 2020 with a regional HIV prevalence of 2.66% (highest) in the Ahafo region and a prevalence of 0.39% (lowest) in the North-East region. The Lower Manya Krobo recorded an HIV prevalence of 5.56% (highest) at the district level and 0.07% (lowest) in the Karaga and Tolon districts (GAIDSC, 2020).…”

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“…These strategies include HIV diagnosis in young children and infants, the Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT), management and detection of sexually transmitted diseases, the Provider-Initiated Counseling and Testing (PICT), the promotion and provision of condoms, reduction of risk, and safer sex counseling, interventions targeted at sex workers and homosexuals and male circumcision (Addis et al, 2013). VCT is internationally recognized amongst the others as an important and effective strategy for the prevention and care of HIV (Agamlor et al, 2019).…”

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Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing Amongst Trainee Nurses and Midwives in Ghana and their Perception of Disclosure of HIV Positive Status to Partners

Kumah¹,

Dzando²,

Ahiale³

et al. 2022

American Journal of Infectious Diseases

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Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is the best strategy for a successful HIV prevention, care, and support service implementation among HIV-negative and positive individuals. VCT is also recognized as a critical component in the reduction of risk among sexually active young people. This study aims to assess the voluntary HIV counseling, testing, and utilization amongst student nurses and midwives in Ghana and their perception of the disclosure of HIV-positive status to partners. This study used a cross-sectional quantitative descriptive survey amongst 98 nursing and midwifery students at the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Koforidua. A simple random sampling was used in selecting the participants. Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire. Females dominated the study with the majority of respondents being single. VCT uptake among the respondents was low. Only 26.5% had ever undertaken VCT. It was observed that their willingness to accept VCT does not translate into actual testing. The majority (83%) of respondents perceived that HIV-infected persons should disclose their status to a sexual partner. Fear of stigma (96.0%), fear of loss of friends (98.0%), and fear of being abused (88.8%) were identified as the barriers to HIV status disclosure. To promote VCT services among trainees, these services need to be periodically included in school activities. A comprehensive VCT training module needs to be included in the school curriculum. More emphasis should be placed on the benefits of VCT so that students will understand the importance of implementing VCT services.

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Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing Amongst Trainee Nurses and Midwives in Ghana and their Perception of Disclosure of HIV Positive Status to Partners

Kumah¹,

Dzando²,

Ahiale³

et al. 2022

American Journal of Infectious Diseases

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“…The cumulative effect of HIV is substantial, ranging from stigmatization, acute and chronic ill-health and HIV/AIDS-related deaths as well as the socio-economic burden on the household, community and the country (4,5). Although the annual number of AIDS-related deaths worldwide dropped by 35% between 2005 and 2013, deaths among adolescents (ages 10 to 19) increased by 50% during the same period (7,9). Sub-Saharan Africa forms only 12% of the global population and yet accounts for over half of the burden of HIV infection (7).…”

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Uptake of HIV Testing and Counselling among the Youth in Kintampo South District, Ghana

Kabiri¹,

Akuffo²,

Nortey³

et al. 2021

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Background HIV/AIDS remains a threat to global development and human security. Sub-Saharan Africa is the worst affected, with an estimated 25.7 million people living with HIV as at 2018 and the youth accounting for 33% of new infections. Despite the high proportion, there is paucity of data on testing and counselling among the youth and which factors influence their decision are largely unknown. This study assessed factors influencing uptake of HIV testing and counselling among the youth aged 15 to 24 years in Kintampo South District in Ghana. Methods This was a cross-sectional study involving the youth who have lived in the Kintampo South District for not less than 6 months. A total of 309 respondents aged 15 to 24 years were drawn from four sub-districts of the six administrative sub-districts by simple random sampling. Simple proportions and logistic regression analyses were performed to elucidate factors influencing uptake of HIV testing and counselling. The level of acceptable statistical significance used was p<0.05. Results Overall, the proportion of the youth 15 to 24 years who ever tested for HIV was 50.2%. Lack of confidentiality and privacy, inconvenient facility opening hours, fear of positive results, and perceived poor attitude and mistrust of health service providers reportedly were the main barriers to uptake of HIV testing and counselling. Further logistic regression analyses showed that demographic factors including age, marital status and occupation as well as ever heard of HIV testing and counselling, convenience of test, willingness to test, importance of test and location of test, were key determinants of HIV testing and counselling. Conclusion Giving that about half of the respondents had never had a test and did not know their infection status, has serious implications for HIV control in the Kintampo South District. Even though a significant number of the youth showed interest in knowing their infection status, this did not reflect uptake of HIV testing. Public health effort targeted to the youth should be intensified to increase HIV testing and counselling among the youth in the Kintampo South District.

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Uptake of HIV Testing and Counselling among the Youth in Kintampo South District, Ghana

Kabiri¹,

Akuffo²,

Nortey³

et al. 2021

Preprint

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Background HIV/AIDS remains a threat to global development and human security. Sub-Saharan Africa is the worst affected, with an estimated 25.7 million people living with HIV as at 2018 and the youth accounting for 33% of new infections. Despite the high proportion, there is paucity of data on testing and counselling among the youth and which factors influence their decision are largely unknown. This study assessed factors influencing uptake of HIV testing and counselling among the youth aged 15 to 24 years in Kintampo South District in Ghana. Methods This was a cross-sectional study involving the youth who have lived in the Kintampo South District for not less than 6 months. A total of 309 respondents aged 15 to 24 years were drawn from four sub-districts of the six administrative sub-districts by simple random sampling. Simple proportions and logistic regression analyses were performed to elucidate factors influencing uptake of HIV testing and counselling. The level of acceptable statistical significance used was p < 0.05. Results Overall, the proportion of the youth 15 to 24 years who ever tested for HIV was 50.2%. Lack of confidentiality and privacy, inconvenient facility opening hours, fear of positive results, and perceived poor attitude and mistrust of health service providers reportedly were the main barriers to uptake of HIV testing and counselling. Further logistic regression analyses showed that demographic factors including age, marital status and occupation as well as ever heard of HIV testing and counselling, convenience of test, willingness to test, importance of test and location of test, were key determinants of HIV testing and counselling. Conclusion Giving that about half of the respondents had never had a test and did not know their infection status, has serious implications for HIV control in the Kintampo South District. Even though a significant number of the youth showed interest in knowing their infection status, this did not reflect uptake of HIV testing. Public health effort targeted to the youth should be intensified to increase HIV testing and counselling among the youth in the Kintampo South District.

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Uptake of HIV testing and counseling among tertiary institution students in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana

Cited by 8 publications

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Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing Amongst Trainee Nurses and Midwives in Ghana and their Perception of Disclosure of HIV Positive Status to Partners

Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing Amongst Trainee Nurses and Midwives in Ghana and their Perception of Disclosure of HIV Positive Status to Partners

Uptake of HIV Testing and Counselling among the Youth in Kintampo South District, Ghana

Uptake of HIV Testing and Counselling among the Youth in Kintampo South District, Ghana

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