Table 2 HIV prevention knowledge
Variable (N = 200) | N(%) |
|---|---|
HIV can be prevented by | |
Condom use during sexual intercourse | 189 (94.5) |
Do not use shared syringes | 198 (99.0) |
Safe blood transfusion | 199 (99.5) |
No HIV vaccine available for prevention | 164 (82.0) |
Circumstances of occupational exposure | |
Blood/body secretions onto scratches/wounds | 189 (94.5) |
Skin puncture by needles | 199 (99.5) |
How should occupational HIV exposure be handled | |
On-the-spot treatment of the injury | 173 (86.5) |
Assess HIV exposure risk | 156 (78.0) |
Determine HIV status of the source person | 158 (79.0) |
Test for HIV 03–06 months after exposure | 192 (96.0) |
ARV treatment for the exposed person | 166 (83.0) |
Have ever heard about HIV harm reduction programs | 122 (61.0) |
The role of Voluntarily Counseling and Testing | |
Provide HIV test results | 92 (46.0) |
Help PLHIV better understand available services | 102 (51.0) |
Reduce and mitigate discrimination | 75 (37.5) |
Reduce risk behaviors for people testing negative for HIV | 81 (40.5) |
Reduce risk of transmissible behavior of PLHIV | 107 (53.5) |
Provide psychological support for PLHIV | 102 (51.0) |
Provide support in the disclosure of HIV status | 48 (24.0) |
Enhance treatment adherence | 81 (40.5) |
When is post-exposure ARV treatment is effective | |
As soon as possible if the source person is known to have HIV | 178 (89.0) |