HIV testing experience of drug users in Bali, Indonesia

Recently, large increases have been noted in injection drug use and HIV prevalence among drug users in Indonesia. The objective of this study was to examine the experience of drug users with HIV testing in Bali, Indonesia. In-depth interviews were conducted with a sample of 40 drug users who had inj...

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Published inAIDS care Vol. 18; no. 6; pp. 577 - 588
Main Authors Sagung Sawitri, A. A., Sumantera, G. M., Wirawan, D. N., Ford, K., Lehman, E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Taylor & Francis Group 01.08.2006
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Area studies
Attitude to Health
Bali
Confidentiality
Counseling - methods
Counselling
Drug use
Female
Health care
Health Status
Heroin Dependence - epidemiology
Heroin Dependence - psychology
HIV
HIV Infections - diagnosis
HIV Infections - epidemiology
HIV Infections - psychology
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Indonesia
Indonesia - epidemiology
Male
Medical tests
Motivation
Prevention
Social Support
Substance Abuse, Intravenous - epidemiology
Substance Abuse, Intravenous - psychology
Indonesia
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Summary:Recently, large increases have been noted in injection drug use and HIV prevalence among drug users in Indonesia. The objective of this study was to examine the experience of drug users with HIV testing in Bali, Indonesia. In-depth interviews were conducted with a sample of 40 drug users who had injected heroin in the Denpasar, Bali area. The users' experience with testing highlighted the importance of pre- and post-test counselling that provides clear information, confidentiality and assistance in developing social support.
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ISSN:0954-0121
1360-0451
DOI:10.1080/09540120500275015