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Acceptability and utilisation of services for voluntary counselling [corrected] and testing and sexually transmitted infections in Kahsey Abera Hospital, Humera, Tigray, Ethiopia | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal
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Acceptability and utilisation of services for voluntary counselling [corrected] and testing and sexually transmitted infections in Kahsey Abera Hospital, Humera, Tigray, Ethiopia

Reilley B, Hiwot ZG, Mesure J
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
A study was conducted to assess the acceptability and utilization of voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) services in Kahsey Abera Hospital, Humera.

METHODS
Retrospective data was taken from hospital consultation logbooks from January 2002 to February 2003, and focus group discussions were conducted in March 2003 in the community.

RESULTS
While the services were known and utilization is increasing, important misconceptions about the medical services, disease transmission, and STI treatment persist. Although hospital care was generally considered of high quality, persons often go to pharmacies to self-treat for STIs due to concerns about confidentiality, and the stigma of HIV deters many from wanting to know their serostatus.

CONCLUSIONS
Additional education is needed on HIV/AIDS, STIs, and the medical services provided. Education may make use of community health workers or outreach workers in a small group where participants can feel comfortable to ask sensitive questions. HIV/AIDS treatment is planned for the near future and may be significant in reducing HIV/AIDS stigma.

Countries

Ethiopia

Subject Area

HIV/AIDSsexual and reproductive healthsexually transmitted infections

Languages

English
Published Date
01 Jul 2004
PubMed ID
16895034
Journal
Ethiopian Medical Journal
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 42, Issue 3, Pages 173-177