HCT as a Point of Entry for HIV Prevention and Treatment - Profile of Men and Women Presenting at HCT Centers in Durban, South Africa

Abstract

0.05 respectively] were more likely to take-up VT&CR. Higher education status ( > 12 grade) increased the likelihood of VT&CR uptake [AOR 1.8(CI-1.2-2.7), p < 0.05], while unorganized laborers and truck/transport workers were less likely to undergo VT&CR [AOR 0.6(CI-0.5-0.7), p < 0.05 AOR 0.7(CI-0.5-0.9) p < 0.0 respectively]. Higher education was linked with increased likelihood of collecting results: grades 6-12 and grades > 12 were less likely to have ''not-collected'' test reports [AOR 0.4(CI-.2-0.9), p < 0.05 AOR 0.1(CI-0.5-0.7), p < 0.05 respectively]. Conclusions: We highlight the overall low uptake of VT among clients of FSW and that not all test-seekers are collecting reports. Program focus to improve test-seeking as well as report collection is warranted through IEC campaigns as they have positively influenced uptake of VT&CR. Specific interventions among less educated, unorganized laborers and truckers would help in improving VT and CR among clients.P09.09