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Youth Preferences for HIV Testing in South Africa: Findings from the Youth Action for Health (YA4H) Study Using a Discrete Choice Experiment.
- Source :
- AIDS & Behavior; 2021, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p182-190, 9p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 4 Charts, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- We conducted a discrete choice experiment (DCE) and quantified preferences for HIV testing among South African youth (Nov 2018 to Mar 2019). Six attributes and levels were identified through qualitative methods: source of HIV information; incentive amount and type; social support; testing method; and location. Each participant chose one of two options that comprised six attributes across 18 questions. Conditional logistic regression estimated the degree of preference [β]. Of 130 participants, median age was 21 years (interquartile range 19–23 years), majority female (58%), and 85% previously tested for HIV. Testing alone over accompanied by a friend (β = 0.22 vs. − 0.35; p < 0.01); SMS text over paper brochures (β = 0.13 vs. − 0.10; p < 0.01); higher incentive values (R50) over no incentive (β = 0.09 vs. − 0.07; p = 0.01); and food vouchers over cash (β = 0.06 vs. β = − 0.08; p = 0.01) were preferred. Testing at a clinic or home and family encouragement were important. Tailoring HTS to youth preferences may increase HIV testing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10907165
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- AIDS & Behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 148388055
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-020-02960-9