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DOCN M94A2334
TI Feasibility study for cohort development in regular Thai army soldiers;
barriers to screening for HIV.
DT 9412
AU Virochsiri K; AFRIMS, Bangkok, Thailand.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):328 (abstract no. PC0244). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370241
AB OBJECTIVE: To determine motivations for voluntary HIV testing in active
duty military personnel, a critical step in HIV vaccine cohort
development. METHODS: Anonymous testing for HIV in conjunction with
annual health examination was offered to 1,027 soldiers and 93 spouses.
Interviews, focus groups, and questionnaires were completed before and
after HIV testing to determine attitudes and behaviors relevant to
greater acceptance of voluntary HIV testing. RESULTS: Interviews and
focus group discussions indicated many misconceptions about HIV
infection with considerable resistance to voluntary testing and no
perception of benefit from early diagnosis. Only 30% of subjects
indicated an interest in HIV testing as part of the health exam. After
an HIV education presentation, 50% volunteered for HIV testing, of whom
55% returned for results. Those who returned for their results
characterized themselves as being Low Risk. Data are being collected
from those who did not seek their result. Data regarding acceptance of
testing will be presented relative to demographic correlates.
CONCLUSIONS: Many misconceptions remain regarding HIV and the
consequences of testing. A brief educational program appeared effective
in overcoming some of these barriers, however; many individuals still
chose not to return for results. Further evaluation of motivations for
testing and return for findings is ongoing.
DE Adult AIDS Vaccines/ADMINISTRATION & DOSAGE Cohort Studies
*Developing Countries Female Human HIV
Infections/EPIDEMIOLOGY/*PREVENTION & CONTROL Male *Mass Screening
Military Personnel/*STATISTICS & NUMER DATA Motivation *Patient
Acceptance of Health Care Patient Education Risk Factors
Thailand/EPIDEMIOLOGY MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).