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Comprehensive & Cost Effective Laboratory Monitoring of HIV/AIDS: an African Role Model

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Published on: October 31, 2010

Gender and HIV testing in Burkina Faso: an exploratory study.

Carla Makhlouf Obermeyer¹, Augustin Sankara, Vincent Bastien

¹Department of HIV AIDS, World Health Organization, 20 Avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland. obermeyerc@who.int

Social Science & Medicine (1982)

|July 28, 2009

Summary

Men in Burkina Faso utilized HIV testing services less than women, who also expressed greater concerns about testing and disclosure. Understanding these differences is key to improving HIV testing access.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Social Sciences

Background:

HIV testing services are crucial for disease control and prevention.
Understanding service utilization patterns is essential for targeted interventions.
Gender-specific factors can influence healthcare-seeking behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate gender-based utilization of HIV testing services in Burkina Faso.
To identify differences in attitudes, motivations, and experiences related to HIV testing between men and women.
To inform strategies for enhancing access to HIV testing services.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data.
Surveys conducted at 14 selected sites in Burkina Faso.
Analysis of 299 questionnaires detailing HIV testing experiences.

Main Results:

While attitudes towards HIV testing showed some similarities, men reported lower service utilization compared to women.
Women expressed greater concerns regarding HIV testing and disclosure of results.
Significant gender-based differences were observed in motivations for testing, testing experiences, and perceived consequences.

Conclusions:

Gender significantly impacts HIV testing service utilization in Burkina Faso.
Addressing women's concerns about testing and disclosure is critical.
Tailored strategies are needed to improve HIV testing uptake among men and ensure equitable access for all.