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1	Factors contributing to under utilisation of HIV testing services among TB patients in Malawi Kamba, Grace Dhora Maggie 27 January 2014 (has links) A quantitative, descriptive, explorative survey was conducted to explore and describe factors contributing to underutilisation of HIV testing services among tuberculosis patients and clients in Malawi. Sampled were 282 participants attending an outpatient clinic. A self administered questionnaire was used. The findings revealed that 80.5% of the respondents perceived themselves susceptible to HIV infection, 55% believed there were negative consequences of HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC), 87.6% perceived HTC had benefits, most of the respondents (76.8%) mentioned the benefit of knowing the HIV status helping one to plan life, 65% believed in themselves, that they could accept and undergo HIV testing with ease. The study recommends that all HTC providers be thoroughly trained in knowledge and skills to offer services with confidentiality and avoid stigma and discrimination of those found HIV positive. The importance and benefits of HTC should be emphasised in all behaviour communication messages / Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health) Clients Counselling Cues to action HIV testing service Perceptions Perceived benefits Perceived benefits Perceived self efficacy Perceived susceptibility Perceived severity Tuberculosis Underutilisation 616.9950096897 Tuberculosis -- Patients -- Malawi HIV infections -- Malawi -- Testing
2	Factors contributing to under utilisation of HIV testing services among TB patients in Malawi Kamba, Grace Dhora Maggie 27 January 2014 (has links) A quantitative, descriptive, explorative survey was conducted to explore and describe factors contributing to underutilisation of HIV testing services among tuberculosis patients and clients in Malawi. Sampled were 282 participants attending an outpatient clinic. A self administered questionnaire was used. The findings revealed that 80.5% of the respondents perceived themselves susceptible to HIV infection, 55% believed there were negative consequences of HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC), 87.6% perceived HTC had benefits, most of the respondents (76.8%) mentioned the benefit of knowing the HIV status helping one to plan life, 65% believed in themselves, that they could accept and undergo HIV testing with ease. The study recommends that all HTC providers be thoroughly trained in knowledge and skills to offer services with confidentiality and avoid stigma and discrimination of those found HIV positive. The importance and benefits of HTC should be emphasised in all behaviour communication messages / Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health) Clients Counselling Cues to action HIV testing service Perceptions Perceived benefits Perceived benefits Perceived self efficacy Perceived susceptibility Perceived severity Tuberculosis Underutilisation 616.9950096897 Tuberculosis -- Patients -- Malawi HIV infections -- Malawi -- Testing

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Factors contributing to under utilisation of HIV testing services among TB patients in Malawi

Factors contributing to under utilisation of HIV testing services among TB patients in Malawi