The Differential Effect of Vct Service in Reducing Hiv Risk Behaviors Among Vct and Non Vct Groups in Some Selected Sub Cities in Addis Ababa
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2006-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The research swd,' reported in this thesis investigates the effectiveness of Voluntwy
Counseling and Testing (VCT) service in reducing major H1V risk behaviors current in
Ethiopia. The sample involved in the study consists of 280 individuals leaving in three
selected sub cities of Addis Ababa: Yeka, Lideta, and Addis Ketema. Half of them have
received VCT service (VCT group) and the other half has not received the service (non
VCT group). The behaviors Ihat have been taken in consideration are: 1. number of sex
partners; 2. sexual intercourses with casual and high risk partners; 3. condom use; 4.
exchanging sexfor money and material goods; 5. exposure to STDs; 6. receiving untested
blood; 7. sharing potentially contaminated sharp instruments for daily base needs and
traditional practices and 8. using of alcohol and drugs for sexual initiation.
The pertinent data have been collected using self report instruments. Moreover
qualitative in/ormation was obtained Fom 36 individuals, 16 males and 20 females
through focused group discussions and interviews. Percentage, Chi Square, Pearson
correlation is usedfor analyzing data.
The results of this research show that Voluntary Counseling and Testing is effective in
redUCing the number of casual sex partners, in reducing the Fequency of sexual
intercourses with casual and high risk partners, in reducing the use of drugs for sexual
initiation, in enhancing consistent and correct use of condom and negotiation skill about
condom use with partner, and for STDs diagnosis. However, no significant effect of VCT
service has been found in reduction of sex with prostitutes, exchange of sex for money
and material goods, exposure 10 STDs, alcohol use for sexual initiation, receiving and lor
donating untesled blood and sharing potentially contaminated sharp instruments for
daily base needs and traditional practices.
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Effect of Vct Service in, Reducing Hiv Risk Behaviors Among Vct