scholarly journals Knowledge, Stigma, and HIV Testing: An Analysis of a Widespread HIV/AIDS Program

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean Yang ◽  
James Allen ◽  
Arlete Mahumane ◽  
James Riddell ◽  
Hang Yu
Keyword(s):  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean Yang ◽  
James Allen IV ◽  
Arlete Mahumane ◽  
James Riddell ◽  
Hang Yu
Keyword(s):  

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. K. Doshi ◽  
J. Milberg ◽  
D. Isenberg ◽  
T. Matthews ◽  
F. Malitz ◽  
...  

AIDS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. S87-S94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Sheng ◽  
Kimberly Marsh ◽  
Aleksandra B. Slavkovic ◽  
Simon Gregson ◽  
Jeffrey W. Eaton ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 476-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Li ◽  
Zunyou Wu ◽  
Sheng Wu ◽  
Sung-Jae Lee ◽  
Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus ◽  
...  

Health-care providers in China are facing an exponential increase in HIV testing and HIV-positive patients. A total of 1101 service providers were recruited to examine attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in China. Logistic regression models were used to assess factors associated with providers' attitudes toward mandatory HIV testing. Providers were most likely to endorse mandatory HIV testing for patients with high-risk behaviour and for all patients before surgery. Over 43% of providers endorsed mandatory testing for anyone admitted to hospital. Controlling for demographics, multivariate analyses indicated that providers with higher perceived risk of HIV infection at work, higher general prejudicial attitudes toward PLWHA, and previous contact with HIV patients were more likely to endorse mandatory HIV testing for anyone admitted to hospital. Results underscore the importance of implementing universal precautions in health-care settings and call attention to social and ethical issues associated with HIV/AIDS control and treatment in China.


1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
R Sogarwal ◽  
D Bachani ◽  
S Venkatesh

This paper explores the pertinent challenges of Government’s HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in India. Study is mainly based on observations made during field visits, discussion during review meetings at various levels and during training programmes of various functionaries from April 2007-November 2009. The paper also takes into account the observations made on the conclusion of the Mid-term Review conducted by the Government of India in during July- December 2009 after completion of first 2.5 years of the 5-year plan of NACP-III. Additionally, interactions with key program managers involved in implementation and management of HIV/AIDS Program at the state, district and facility levels. Though numerous efforts have been made and continued by the Government and partners, HIV prevention, care and treatment services have not been able to reach to the most-at-risk population, specifically in the rural population. Socio-cultural and managerial issues are the key challenges reported by the most of the key implementers. There is an urgent need to address and strengthen the whole spectrum of health systems through a collaborative approach to achieve the millennium development goals of universal access to prevention, care and treatment services in India. DOI: 10.3126/saarctb.v7i1.3955SAARC J. TUBER. LUNG DIS. HIV/AIDS 2010 VII(1) 1-7


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-149
Author(s):  
Bernard YA Asare ◽  
Henrietta Y Yeboaa ◽  
Bismark Dwumfour-Asare

Background: In Ghana, efforts including ‘Know Your Status’ campaign have been made to increase awareness and improve the uptake of HIV screening. Objective: This study examined the acceptance and utilization of the HIV/AIDS ‘Know Your Status’ campaign and determine dthe differences in HIV testing by demographic characteristics among the youth in Techiman, Ghana. Method: This study was a cross-sectional study conducted among the youth aged 15-24 years. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 200 purposively selected respondents. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 19.6±2.72 years. There was a universal awareness (100%) of HIV/AIDs, and were knowledgeable about the mode of transmission, symptoms and the prevention of HIV. A high proportion of the respon- dents (n=161, 80.5%) had heard about the ‘Know Your Status’ (KYS) campaign. Less than half of respondents (n=91, 45.5%) had tested for HIV, and only 16.5% (n=15/91) of respondents tested through the KYS campaign. Testing for HIV was associ- ated with age (p<0.001) and marital status (p<0.001). Conclusion: The youth should therefore be targeted in the awareness and the ‘Know Your Status campaigns’, and in an effort- sto promote screening for HIV. Keywords: Awareness; campaign; knowledge; HIV/AIDS; know your status; screening.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Sprague Martinez ◽  
Melissa Davoust ◽  
Serena Rajabiun ◽  
Allyson Baughman ◽  
Sara Bachman ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Community Health Workers (CHWs) have long been integrated in the delivery of HIV care, in middle- and low-income countries. However, less is known about CHW integration into HIV care teams in the United States (US). To date, US based CHW integration studies have studies explored integration in the context of primary care and patient-centered medical homes.There is a need for research related to strategies that promote the successful integration of CHWs into HIV care delivery systems. In 2016, the Health Resources and Services Administration HIV/AIDS Bureau launched a three-year initiative to provide training, technical assistance and evaluation for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) recipient sites to integrate CHWs into their multidisciplinary care teams, and in turn strengthen their capacity to reach communities of color and reduce HIV inequities. Methods: Ten RWHAP sites were selected from across eight states. The multi-site program evaluation included a process evaluation guided by RE-AIM to understand how the organizations integrated CHWs into their care teams. Site team members participated in group interviews to walk-the-process during early implementation and following the program period. Directed content analysis was employed to examine program implementation. Codes developed using implementation strategies outlined in the Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change project were applied to group interviews (n=20). Findings: Implementation strategies most frequently described by sites were associated with organizational-level adaptations in order to integrate the CHW into the HIV care team. These included revising, defining, and differentiating professional roles and changing organizational policies. Strategies used for implementation, such as network weaving, supervision, and promoting adaptability, were second most commonly cited strategies, followed by training and TA strategies. Conclusions: Wrapped up in the implementation experience of the sites there were some underlying issues that pose challenges for health care organizations. Organizational policies and the ability to adapt proved significant in facilitating CHW implementation. The integration of the CHW role may present an occasion for health care delivery organizations to reassess policies that may unintentionally marginalize communities and both limit career opportunities and patient engagement.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongquan Liu ◽  
Yang Chen ◽  
Tingting Yao ◽  
Tiantian Zhang ◽  
Desheng Song ◽  
...  

Abstracts Background In recent years, HIV testing has become one of the effective strategies to reduce the risk of the infection. Frequent quarterly HIV testing can be cost effective. Therefore, an in-depth study of factors related to the testing behavior of men who have sex with men (MSM) were analyzed to optimize intervention strategies. Methods From March 2011 to October 2018, the project was implemented in a Tianjin (China) bathhouse, and 5165 MSM were surveyed using snowball sampling. Factors related to HIV testing behavior were analyzed by ordinal logistic regression analysis after grouping according to testing frequency, and comprehensive analysis was performed. Results The multivariate logistic analysis showed that 6 variables including young MSM (OR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.49–0.92, p = 0.01), low-educated MSM (OR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.48–0.77, p < 0.0001), low HIV/AIDS knowledge (95% CI: 0.57–0.83, p < 0.0001), marital status (OR = 1.30, 95% CI: 1.07–1.57, p = 0.007), acceptance of condom promotion and distribution (OR = 14.52, 95% CI: 12.04–17.51, p < 0.0001), and frequency of condom use (p < 0.05) could link to HIV testing behaviors. Conclusions In order to achieve the 95–95-95 goal, target publicity, HIV/AIDS education and promotion of HIV self-testing kits should be carried out to encourage frequent HIV testing among MSM who are young (especially students), married to women, poorly educated and who are reluctant to always use condoms.


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