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