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11	Acceptance, accessibility and utilisation of VCT services by women using contraceptives at city of Johannesburg Municipal clinics Ndlazi, Bandile Ernerst 06 1900 (has links) Background: The South Africa’s reproductive health policy put more emphasis on dual methods in preventing unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission. Regardless of such policies, the uptake of voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services remains a personal choice. Aim: The purpose of the study was to determine the accessibility, acceptance and utilisation of VCT services by women on hormonal contraceptives. Methods: About 134 women obtaining hormonal contraceptives were interviewed in a cross-sectional study. Descriptive and logistic regression analysis was applied to analyse the study data. Results: Respondents displayed positive attitudes towards Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing. Unavailability and poor access to in-house VCT services was found to be a barrier for use of these services. Conclusion: There’s a need for provider initiated counselling and testing (PICT) strengthening and integration of VCT services into family planning. / Health Studies / M (Public Health) / 362.104256 Hormonal contraceptives Human immunodeficiency syndrome Voluntary counselling and testing 362.1042560968221
12	Knowledge, attitudes and practices of condom use in a time of highly active antiretroviral therapy in a rural area in Uganda Kabikira, Fredrick 11 1900 (has links) Antiretroviral drugs were introduced into Uganda during the past decade and have revolutionised the treatment of AIDS. However, in as much as success was recorded, new challenges emerged. One such challenge was the continued use of condoms. This study investigated existing knowledge, attitudes and practices of condom use in a time of highly active antiretroviral therapy in a rural area. A quantitative, cross sectional design, with probability sampling form the general population was utilised. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data which was then analysed at the descriptive statistics level. The results indicated that: knowledge of HIV, its transmission, condoms and antiretroviral drugs were high among the respondents; condom acceptance and use were low; and respondents would not intentionally engage in unprotected sexual intercourse because of availability of ARVs. However it was acknowledged that some people taking ARVs have engaged in risky sexual behaviours that would expose others to infection. / Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health) Human Immunodeficiency syndrome Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome Antiretroviral drugs Condoms HIV Transmission Knowledge Perceptions Attitudes Practices Acceptance 613.95096761 AIDS (Disease) -- Zimbabwe -- Uganda HIV infections -- Zimbabwe -- Uganda Highly active antiretroviral therapy Condom use -- Uganda AIDS (Disease) -- Zimbabwe -- Uganda HIV infections -- Zimbabwe -- Uganda Highly active antiretroviral therapy Condom use -- Uganda
13	Acceptance, accessibility and utilisation of VCT services by women using contraceptives at City of Johannesburg Municipal clinics Ndlazi, Bandile Ernest 06 1900 (has links) Background: The South Africa’s reproductive health policy put more emphasis on dual methods in preventing unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission. Regardless of such policies, the uptake of voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services remains a personal choice. Aim: The purpose of the study was to determine the accessibility, acceptance and utilisation of VCT services by women on hormonal contraceptives. Methods: About 134 women obtaining hormonal contraceptives were interviewed in a cross-sectional study. Descriptive and logistic regression analysis was applied to analyse the study data. Results: Respondents displayed positive attitudes towards Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing. Unavailability and poor access to in-house VCT services was found to be a barrier for use of these services. Conclusion: There’s a need for provider initiated counselling and testing (PICT) strengthening and integration of VCT services into family planning. / Public Health / M.P.H. (Public Health) Hormonal contraceptives Human immunodeficiency syndrome Voluntary counselling and testing 362.1969792009682215

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