Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills of High-Risk Young Adults to Use the HIV Self-Test.
Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills of High-Risk Young Adults to Use the HIV Self-Test.
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高风险年轻人使用艾滋病毒自我测试的信息,动机和行为技巧。
DOI:
10.1007/s10461-016-1309-x
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发表时间:
2016-09
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
Schnall R
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作者:
Brown W 3rd;Carballo-Diéguez A;John RM;Schnall R
HIV Self Tests (HIVST) have the potential to increase testing among young adults. However, little is known about high-risk young adults‘ perception of the HIVST as a risk reduction tool and how they would use the HIVST in their everyday lives. Our study sought to examine these factors. Twenty-one ethnically diverse participants (ages 18–24) used the HIVST at our study site, completed surveys, and underwent an in-depth interview. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the survey responses, and interview data were coded using constructs from the Information-Motivation-Behavioral skills model. Information deficits included: how to use the HIVST and the “window period” for sero-conversion. Motivations supporting HIVST use included: not needing to visit the clinic, fast results, easy access, and use in non-monogamous relationships. Behavioral skills discussed included: coping with a positive test, handling partner violence after a positive test, and accessing HIV services. These findings can inform the use of the HIVST for improving HIV testing rates and reducing HIV risk behavior.