Women's Choice of Strategies for Improving Utilization of HIV/AIDS Screening Services |
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| Authors: | Maria Michael Ikorok Idongesit Ibanga Akpabio |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Physical and Health Education , University of Uyo , Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria;2. Department of Nursing Sciences, College of Medicine , University of Calabar , Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria |
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| Abstract: | Our purpose in the study was to examine women's choice of strategies for improving utilization of HIV/AIDS screening. A-26-item questionnaire was used to gather data from a purposive sample of 1,052 women seeking care in three government hospitals in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Findings revealed that the strategies mostly accepted in order included the following: providing awareness on screening services; routine health education on screening services in health facilities and community; and integrating screening advocacy in all educational curricula. Chi-square analysis revealed that age and marital status significantly influenced women's choice of the strategies. The strategies were recommended for adoption in HIV/AIDS prevention programes in the state. |
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