What are the factors associated with HIV testing among male injecting and non-injecting drug users in Lashio, Myanmar: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: HIV testing is an effective intervention for reducing HIV risk and providing information on HIV status. However, uptake of HIV testing is a major challenge within the drug-using population due to the stigma and discrimination associated with their illegal drug use behaviours. This study thus aimed to identify factors associated with HIV testing among injecting drug users (IDUs) and non-injecting drug users (NIDUs) in Lashio, Myanmar. A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2010 to February 2010. This study was carried out in Lashio city, Northern Shan State, Myanmar. In total, 158 male IDUs and 210 male NIDUs were recruited using a respondent-driven sampling method. Proportion of both drug users who were ever tested for HIV and factors associated with HIV testing. Approximately

SUBMITTER: Saw YM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3686230 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature