HIV Test Avoidance Among People Who Inject Drugs in Thailand

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作者：

Lianping Ti

Kanna Hayashi

Karyn Kaplan

Paisan Suwannawong

Evan Wood

Julio Montaner

Thomas Kerr

机构：

[1] British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS,Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program

[2] St. Paul’s Hospital,Department of Medicine

[3] University of British Columbia,undefined

[4] Thai AIDS Treatment Action Group,undefined

[5] University of British Columbia,undefined

来源：

AIDS and Behavior | 2013年 / 17卷

关键词：

HIV testing; Stigma and discrimination; People who inject drugs; Thailand;

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摘要：

Case identification is a key component of HIV prevention efforts; yet rates of HIV testing remain low in some settings. We explored factors associated with HIV test avoidance among people who inject drugs (IDU) in Thailand. Between July and October 2011, 350 Thai IDU participated in the study. In bivariate analyses, male gender, high intensity drug use, syringe sharing, increased police presence, and being refused healthcare services were positively associated with HIV test avoidance, while ever receiving a hepatitis C test was negatively associated. Our findings highlight the need for interventions to reduce stigma in this setting.

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页码：2474 / 2478

页数：4