HIV testing in antenatal clinics: The impact on women
- 1 April 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in AIDS Care
- Vol. 1 (2) , 165-171
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09540128908260253
Abstract
One hundred and fifty-five women attending antenatal clinics in an inner city area where the rate of AIDS reporting is high were interviewed to examine the acceptability of different modes and purposes of antenatal HIV testing. Eighty-two per cent of women felt the test should be available in antenatal clinics, but only 48% reported that they themselves would take the test. Seventy-four per cent would accept anonymous testing. Potential anxiety levels surrounding the HIV test were significantly higher than for other (currently routine) tests in antenatal clinics. The implications of these findings for policy are discussed.Keywords
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