贵州省居民艾滋病自愿咨询检测相关知识、态度和经历研究

STUDY ON VCT-RELATED KNOWLEDGE,ATTITUDES AND EXPERIENCES AMONG RESIDENTS IN GUIZHOU PROVINCE

[目的]了解艾滋病综合防治示范区和非示范区群众艾滋病自愿咨询检测相关的知识、态度和经历,为开展艾滋病自愿咨询检测项目提供依据。[方法]采用与规模大小成比例(PPS)的两阶段抽样法在示范区和非示范区分别抽取了500名和512名居民,由调查员对调查对象进行一对一的问卷调查。[结果]示范区和非示范区普通群众对艾滋病自愿咨询检测的认识水平不高,态度有待转变,有过艾滋病检测和咨询经历的人很少。[结论]应进一步加大针对艾滋病和自愿咨询检测的宣传力度,采取多种模式共存的检测与咨询策略,以更多地发现感染者。

[ Objectives] To understand the VCT-related knowledge, attitudes and experiences among residents in Guizhou province, and to provide basis for implementing VCT for AIDS. [ Methods ] A two-stage cluster sampling with probability proportional to size （PPS） was conducted. 500 residents in a China CARES county and 512 residents in a comparison county were interviewed to complete a structured questionnaire. [ Results ] VCT-related knowledge levels were low and experiences were limited among participants. The attitudes toward VCT need to be changed. [ Conclusions ] Level of HIV/AIDS and VCT related knowledge need to be improved among residents in Guizhou province through health education. A muhi-model testhag and counselling strategy is needed to find more HIV infections.