Determinants of HIV testing behaviour among male South African construction workers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19441780 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kamal Yakubu (0009-0009-9736-185X, University of Cape Town), Paul Bowen (0000-0003-3031-0838, University of Cape Town, corresponding author), Rajen Govender (0000-0003-2720-7653, South African Medical Research Council) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 847-855 |
| Publication date | 2022-07-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | AIDS Care (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0954-0121 • E-ISSN: 1360-0451 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09540121.2021.1981222 |
| PMID | 34581654 |
| OpenAlex | W3204306847 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 42 |
The global trend of poorer outcomes across the HIV treatment cascade for men has drawn attention to the importance of engaging men in prevention and treatment services. The South African construction industry is one of the economic sectors most adversely affected by HIV/AIDS. Previous research on HIV testing behaviour among workers in the industry has revealed that male workers are less likely to be tested than female workers. Given this gender differential, this study employed a field-administered survey to gather data from 450 site-based, male construction workers in Western Cape, South Africa. An integrated model comprising demographic, cognitive, and behavioural factors was then hypothesised to explain HIV testing behaviour. Bivariate analysis and structural equation modelling were then used to test the model. Findings indicate that HIV knowledge, having previously had an STI, and possessing a positive attitude towards HIV testing are terminal predictors of testing behaviour. As a strategy for positively influencing testing behaviour, employers should ensure that effective communication about HIV testing is established with workers across all levels of education and ethnic groups. Interventions relating to risky sexual behaviour need particular attention, and where possible HIV testing should be coupled with general STI screening
Bivariate analysis · Environmental health · Ethnic group · Family medicine · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Sociology · Structural equation modeling · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Clinical Psychology · Demography · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |