Predictors for HIV testing among Chinese workers in infrastructure construction enterprises in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are increasing Chinese migrants in sub-Saharan Africa currently. Most of them are engaged in infrastructure construction. Research has shown that they stay at particular risk of HIV and are recommended for HIV testing. However, their HIV testing behavior, and its relevant factors, have not been researched among them by now. This study describes the recent HIV testing behavior and relevant factors among Chinese migrant workers in Kenya.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 110 male Chinese workers from six different Chinese infrastructure construction enterprises in Kenya. Furthermore, a two-stage cluster random sampling method was used to select participants. We used a questionnaire that included HIV testing history, demographic characteristi

SUBMITTER: Zhou W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8642875 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature