An investigation into social factors influencing poor uptake of HIV counselling and testing (HCT) services by middle-aged black men (35- 49 years of age) in Pimville, Soweto
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Authors
Mdunge, Nomsombuluko Sybil
Issue Date
2011-11
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Male circumcision and HIV , Men’s sexual health , Middle-aged black men’s health-seeking behaviour , Multiple sexual partnerships , Poor uptake of HCT
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Abstract
This study investigated the social factors influencing the poor uptake of HIV Testing and Counselling (HCT) services by middle-aged black men in Pimville, Soweto. A qualitative research approach was used for this study in which ten men and two key informants were interviewed. Themes explored were the participants’ biographical characteristics, knowledge of HIV and AIDS, health-seeking behaviours, understanding of multiple sexual partnerships, male circumcision, and challenges in using HCT services. Various social behaviour change theories formed the theoretical framework guiding this study. It was found that fear, stigma and cultural factors are major reasons for the poor HCT uptake. Despite the men’s high HIV risk perceptions, behaviour change lags behind. Greater efforts to establish a men’s forum to discuss sexual health matters in Pimville are recommended.
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Citation
Mdunge, Nomsombuluko Sybil (2011) An investigation into social factors influencing poor uptake of HIV counselling and testing (HCT) services by middle-aged black men (35- 49 years of age) in Pimville, Soweto, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9488>