Factors predicting utilization of HIV counseling and testing among men who have sex with men in Thaton township, Mon state, Myanmar
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2024
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2020
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eng
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application/pdf
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x, 119 leaves : ill.
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
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Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thematic Paper (M.P.H. (Public Health))--Mahidol University, 2020
Suggested Citation
Rupar, Kyaw Zaw, 1993- Factors predicting utilization of HIV counseling and testing among men who have sex with men in Thaton township, Mon state, Myanmar. Thematic Paper (M.P.H. (Public Health))--Mahidol University, 2020. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/92123
Title
Factors predicting utilization of HIV counseling and testing among men who have sex with men in Thaton township, Mon state, Myanmar
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Abstract
Increasing assessment to utilization of HIV counseling and testing is crucial for HIV prevention, care and treatment process. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to predict the factors associated with utilization of HIV counseling and testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Thaton township, Mon State, Myanmar by applying Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Respondent Driven Sampling Method (RDS) was used and total 217 samples were included in this study. The data were collected by face-to-face interview form 9th April to 9th May 2020.The data were analyzed by SPSS version 22 with Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Correlation analysis, Bivariate and Multivariate logistic regression analysis. The result showed that only 50.7% of MSM utilized HIV within 12 months. In Chi-square test analysis, age, self-defined sexual identity, attitudes towards utilization of HCT, subjective norms about HCT and intention towards HCT were associated with utilization of HCT among MSM at p value < 0.05. In correlation analysis, subjective norms was positively correlated and attitudes and intention towards HCT were negatively correlated with utilization of HCT. In multivariate analysis, age and subjective norms were strongly predicted for utilization of HCT among MSM. According to the findings, subjective norms showed the strongest predictor in this study. So, for developing intervention program, health education through peer educators and peer-delivered HIV counseling and testing should be considered for enhancing HCT uptake. Suggestions for further researches 1. As it was a quantitative study, further analytical studies which include a qualitative component should be conducted to assess about facilitators and barriers facing by MSM in utilization of HCT. 2. Further studies might be conducted to assess the effectiveness of key population service center in HIV prevention.
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Public Health (Mahidol University 2020)
Degree Name
Master of Public Health
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
Faculty of Public Health
Degree Discipline
Public Health
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University