HIV test avoidance among people who inject drugs in Thailand
Ti, L.; Hayashi, K.; Kaplan, K.; Suwannawong, P.; Wood, E.; Montaner, J.; Kerr, T.
Aids and Behavior 17(7): 2474-2478
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1573-3254 PMID: 23117574 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-012-0347-2Document Number: 581184
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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