HIV testing in re-education through labour camps in Guangxi Autonomous Region, China (a cross-sectional survey).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

HIV testing is mandatory in re-education-through-labour camps (laojiaosuo) in China yet no studies have reported on the process.

Methods

The survey response rate was 100% although 29 detainees were excluded because they were under 18 years of age. A cross-sectional face-to-face survey was conducted in three labour camps in Guangxi, located in the south-western region of China.

Results

Of the 755 detainees surveyed, 725 (96%) reported having a blood test in the labour camps of whom 493 (68%) thought this included an HIV test. 61 detainees self-reported they were HIV infected, their status confirmed by medical records, if available. Of these, 53 (87%) recalled receiving post-test HIV education, and 15 (25%) were currently receiving HIV antiretroviral therapy.

SUBMITTER: Yap L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4552917 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature