Gender and HIV testing in Burkina Faso: an exploratory study

Soc Sci Med. 2009 Sep;69(6):877-84. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.07.003. Epub 2009 Jul 23.

Abstract

This study investigated the utilization of services around HIV testing in Burkina Faso through a survey that combined quantitative and qualitative data from 14 selected sites and 299 questionnaires. While some attitudes and behaviors towards HIV testing were similar for women and men, we found lower use of services by men, greater concerns about testing and disclosure on the part of women, and differences between men and women in motivations to test, and the experience of testing and its consequences. The results are discussed in the context of Burkina Faso and in terms of their implications for efforts to improve access to services around HIV.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Burkina Faso
  • Fear
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / diagnosis*
  • HIV Infections / psychology
  • Health Services / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology*
  • Qualitative Research
  • Sex Distribution
  • Sex Factors
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Stereotyping
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Truth Disclosure