Connaissances, attitudes et comportements souhaités concernant le dépistage du VIH et l'autoprotection: Une enquête auprès de femmes enceintes omanaises: a survey of Omani pregnant women

Translated title of the contribution: Knowledge, attitudes and intended behaviours towards HIV testing and self-protection: a survey of Omani pregnant women

A. A. Al-Jabri*, R. M. Youssef, S. S. Hasson, M. Al-Belushi, A. A. Balkhair, M. Al-Saadoon, M. Mathew, S. Al-Mahroqi, E. Said, C. Y. Koh, M. A. Idris

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Abstract

Routine HIV testing of all pregnant women in Oman has been introduced without prior knowledge of women’s attitudes towards testing or their behaviour in the event of a positive test. This study recruited 1000 Omani pregnant women from antenatal clinics to explore their knowledge of HIV/AIDS, attitudes towards HIV testing and intended behaviours in the event of a positive test. Mother-to-child transmission was recognized by 86.6% of the women but only 21.0% knew that it was preventable and a few acknowledged the important role of antiviral drugs. Half of the women (51.9%) reported having been tested for HIV and 75.8% agreed about routine HIV testing for all pregnant women. A higher level of knowledge was significantly associated with a favourable intended behaviour related to voluntary testing, disclosure and seeking professional assistance in the event of a positive HIV test. The results are discussed in relation to opt-in and opt-out approaches to voluntary testing during pregnancy.

Translated title of the contributionKnowledge, attitudes and intended behaviours towards HIV testing and self-protection: a survey of Omani pregnant women
Original languageFrench
Pages (from-to)614-622
Number of pages9
JournalEastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Volume20
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 1 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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