TB, HIV/AIDS related questions

Frequency

Per-cent

Ever tested (n = 272)

Yes

238

87.5%

No

34

12.5%

The reason for HIV testing # (n = 238)

Voluntary testing (self-request)

127

53.3%

Test and Counseling initiated by HW

106

44.5%

Pre-marriage

5

2.2%

When did you get tested for HIV (n = 238)

Before TB diagnosis

123

51.7%

During TB treatment

102

42.9%

Don’t know

13

5.4%

Utilized HIV testing centers (n = 245)

PPM DOTS/in TB treatment center

122

51.2%

Free standing VCT center

73

30.6%

Other than PPM-DOTS facility

42

17.6%

Don’t know

2

0.8%

Testing Barriers # (n = 34)

Fear of accepting positive test

10

29.4%

Fear of partners reaction

8

23.5%

I don’t have risk of HIV

7

20.5%

Fear of stigma and discrimination

6

17.6%

Partner tested

2

5.8%

No benefit of HIV Testing

1

2.9%