Attitudes to HIV voluntary counselling and testing among mineworkers in South Africa: will availability of antiretroviral therapy encourage testing?

摘要: We conducted a study to identify attitudes that influence uptake of HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) amongst gold mine workers in South Africa; 105 healthy men were interviewed. The level basic knowledge was high, but reported awareness the extent infection workforce perceived personal risk low. Health issues considered most important indication for one-third had been tested. Fear positive potential consequences, particularly stigmatization, disease death, major identified barriers VCT. Half participants felt workplace education programmes needed be improved promote VCT access. Twenty-six per cent became more favourably inclined towards response information on improvements have made confidentiality convenience company's service. Only 14% then indicated they would likely access if antiretroviral therapy available. A vigorous community programme is essential introduction ART effective promoting