Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing: Experience Among the Sexually Active Population in Bangui, Central African Republic

Grésenguet, Gérard; Séhonou, Jean; Bassirou, Bouba; Longo, Jean De Dieu; Malkin, Jean-Elie; Brogan, Tom; Bélec, Laurent

doi:10.1097/00126334-200209010-00014

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“…The efficacy of HIV counseling and testing as a HIV risk behavior reduction strategy has been demonstrated in a randomized multi-center trial that included sites in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (The Voluntary HIV-1 Counseling and Testing Efficacy Study Group, 2000). Several other studies also have shown reductions in HIV risk behavior following counseling and testing (Gresenguet et al, 2002;De Zoysa et al, 1995;Muller et al, 1992;Higgins et al, 1991;Allen et al, 1992).…”

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HIV Counseling and Testing Practices at an Urban Hospital in Kampala, Uganda

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While the majority of medical inpatients in Uganda are assumed to be HIV-positive, HIV testing is limited in inpatient settings. This study describes HIV testing practices and risk behavior among medical inpatients at an urban hospital in Uganda. We interviewed 395 adults on the day of discharge. Overall, 46% tested for HIV before or during admission. Of the 20% tested during hospitalization, 64% were HIV-positive. Among 47% who had sex in the previous year, only 14% used condoms consistently and only 20% knew the HIV status of their sexual partner, indicating that participants would benefit from risk-reduction counseling. Yet, only 26% of participants tested during hospitalization received post-test counseling. Half of the participants with HIV-related illnesses left the hospital without being offered the test, a missed opportunity for HIV prevention counseling and care. The findings indicate that hospitals are important venues for HIV counseling and testing.

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HIV Counseling and Testing Practices at an Urban Hospital in Kampala, Uganda

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“…Studies of HIV testing preparedness and acceptance have identified a number of knowledge and behavioral risk correlates, such as perceptions of the disease (Castle, 2003;Tharawan et al, 2003), attitudes toward testing (Kalichman and Simbayi, 2003), perceived risk (Fylkesnes and Siziya, 2004), presence of STI symptoms and absence of condom use (Gresenguet et al, 2002). The relative importance of HIV knowledge, attitudes and risk behaviors for HIV test acceptability is not well known.…”

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HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing Service Preferences in a Rural Malawi Population

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Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) services have become an integral component of HIV prevention efforts in sub-Saharan Africa. This study of a rural Malawi district population examined variation in past and desired use of VCT services among 868 women aged 15 to 34 and 648 men aged 20 to 44 aware of HIV/AIDS. Only 11% of men and 7% of women had been tested, but of those untested, 76% of men and 61% of women desired testing. Ninety percent of respondents willing to know their results preferred to hear them from a test site counselor and on the same day of the test. However, 27% of women wanting to be tested did not want to know their test results, a finding significantly associated with knowing someone affected by AIDS and perceiving oneself at HIV infection risk. Knowledge of the behaviors of HIV prevention, knowing someone with AIDS, knowing the locations of a test site, and perceived risk of HIV infection all had a consistently significant association with past and future VCT use for men and women.

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“…A previous study reported that offering free tests for HIV infection was a significant factor in determining whether individuals chose to undergo testing (Grésenguet et al, 2002). However, because tests for HIV infection were offered free of charge to participants, the cost of testing did not determine whether subjects elected to undergo testing in the present study.…”

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Characteristics of Individuals Seeking Voluntary Counseling and Testing for HIV Infection in South Korea

Shin¹,

Kang²,

Moneyham³

2007

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

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Although the documented incidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS in South Korea are relatively low in comparison with other counties, rates are steadily rising. It is believed that many cases have not been diagnosed because of the extreme stigma associated with HIV/AIDS in South Korea that serves as a barrier to voluntary counseling and testing (VCT). Little is currently known about individuals who present for counseling and testing. The purpose of this study was to explore the characteristics of individuals who sought VCT at the Korean Alliance to Defeat AIDS (KADA). Data were collected from 264 individuals who presented for VCT between October 1 and December 30, 2005, using self-administered questionnaires. More men than women (218 and 46, respectively) participated in this study. A large majority (85.3%) reported never using condoms and/or inconsistent condom use. The major reasons given for seeking HIV testing were unprotected sexual intercourse with commercial sex workers, premarital sex, and extramarital sex. Although none of the participants were HIV-positive, most were engaged in high risk sexual behaviors. Additionally, participants sought HIV testing at KADA because the results were rapidly available and their anonymity was ensured. The results suggest the need for interventions focused on safer sex practices and the importance of rapid HIV testing and assurance of anonymity to those in need of testing.

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Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing: Experience Among the Sexually Active Population in Bangui, Central African Republic

Abstract: This experience demonstrates that VCT for HIV infection is feasible in Central Africa.

Cited by 34 publications

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HIV Counseling and Testing Practices at an Urban Hospital in Kampala, Uganda

HIV Counseling and Testing Practices at an Urban Hospital in Kampala, Uganda

HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing Service Preferences in a Rural Malawi Population

Characteristics of Individuals Seeking Voluntary Counseling and Testing for HIV Infection in South Korea

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