Reluctance to Do Blood Testing Limits HIV Diagnosis and Appropriate Health Care of Sub-Saharan African Migrants Living in Spain

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作者：
Bárbara Navaza
Anne Guionnet
Miriam Navarro
Laura Estévez
José Antonio Pérez-Molina
Rogelio López-Vélez
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[1] Ramón y Cajal Hospital,Tropical Medicine and Clinical Parasitology Unit, Infectious Diseases Department
来源：
AIDS and Behavior | 2012年 / 16卷
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Blood test; Sub-Saharan Africa; Migrants; Ethnography; HIV/AIDS;
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This study investigates the reasons why sub-Saharan African migrants (SSAM) living in Spain may be unwilling to have their blood tested. A qualitative study was developed for 3 years (2006–2009) with the participation of 1338 SSAM. Cultural differences along with lack of information about Spanish health care system and health-related rights produced a feeling of mistrust towards medical staff. Reluctance to do blood testing may prevent SSAM from having a prompt HIV diagnosis and an appropriate health care. Linguistically and culturally adapted information is essential to overcome these barriers and achieve an equal access to health care services and HIV testing.
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