| Autor: |
Chanda-Kapata, Pascalina, Ngosa, William, Moraes, Albertina Ngomah, Maddox, Nicole, Kapata, Nathan |
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Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine; Jun2015, Vol. 5 Issue 8, p669-672, 4p |
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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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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