ArticleJournal of infection prevention2017
Attitudes and barriers towards HIV screening: A qualitative study of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Malaysia.
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- A Qualitative Study of HIV Testing Experiences and HIV Self-Testing Perspectives among Men in Northern Nigeria.Nursing research and practice · 2024Article
- HIV care continuum among cisgender and transgender women sex workers in Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.AIDS care · 2023Article
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- Correlates of never testing for HIV among men who have sex with men in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2023Article
- Self-Testing as a Hope to Reduce HIV in Transgender Women-Literature Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Willingness to Use HIV Self-Testing and Associated Factors Among Transgender Women in Malaysia.Transgender health · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundUnderstanding patients' perspective towards HIV screening in Malaysia is pivotal to explore challenges faced by these individuals. This would be beneficial for developing local plans to improve the health-seeking behaviours among population at risk of HIV/AIDS.
methodsA qualitative research methodology was adopted to explore HIV/AIDS patients' views about disease screening. A semi-structured interview guide was used for in-depth patient interviews. All interviews were audio-recorded and were subjected to a standard content analysis framework for data analysis.
resultsMost patients were positive about screening and the value of knowing about their status early. However, fear of social stigma, discrimination, lack of support system and lack of public understanding were identified as major concerns affecting their willingness to be screened. They were concerned about mandatory screening being implemented without improvement in support system and public education.
conclusionsReluctance to seek HIV screening is an important factor contributing to transmission in developing countries. In the Malaysian context, efforts should be made to strengthen screening strategies especially in the most-at-risk populations to monitor the epidemic and target prevention strategies. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: In a multicultural context, HIV preventive strategies must include disease awareness, including measure to tackle barriers towards screening.
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