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. 2014 Jul-Aug;25(4):201–206. doi: 10.1155/2014/160370
1. Would you be willing to be tested for HIV right now? (Please check one)
Yes
No
2. What kind of information would you want to know before being tested for HIV (check all that apply)?
The benefits of early diagnosis
The testing process
How long it takes for results to come back
HIV treatment options
Support services available in the area
The partner notification process
Who will have access to the results
Other (please specify) ______________________________
3. What kind of information would you want to know after testing if positive for HIV? (check all that apply)
HIV treatment options
Support services available in the area
Access to appropriate health care services
Written information about HIV/AIDS
The partner notification process
Other (please specify) ______________________________
4. What would make the HIV testing easier for you? (check all that apply)
A non-judgmental attitude from testing providers
Offering more information about the testing process
Offering more information about treatment options
Offering more information about services available in the area
Discussing the fears associated with HIV testing
Discussing the partner notification process
Discussing the prevention of mother-to-child transmission
An individualized counselling approach
A private room for counselling
Other (please specify) ______________________________
5. Which type of testing would you be willing to undergo? (you may check more than one)
Saliva
Urine
Blood
All of the above
6. If you were found to have a positive result – would you accept intravenous treatment for HIV during labour if there is a chance it would decrease HIV transmission to your baby? (Please check one)
Yes
No
7. If you were to have a positive result – would you be willing to formula feed only if there is a chance it would decrease HIV transmission to your baby? (Please check one)
Yes
No
8. If you were found to have a positive result – who would you want to discuss it with? (check all that apply)
Doctor
Nurse
Social worker
Counselor
Family/friends
Other (please specify) ______________________________
9. If you would not be willing to be tested, which of the following describe your reasons for refusal? (check all that apply)
Too much labour pain
Fear of pain from testing
No time
Don’t want to know
Fear of breach of confidentiality
Fear of partner’s/family’s/community’s reaction
Fear of losing children
Fear of death
Fear of losing job
Fear of losing home
Other ________________________
10. Which of the following concerns might you have surrounding a positive result: (check all that apply)
Negative reaction from partner, family, or community
Violence from partner, family or community
Loss of employment or housing
Loss of custody of children
Problems with immigration process
Social stigma
Other (please specify) ______________________________
No concerns
Thank you for your time.