The Relationship of Husbands, Friends and Health Workers Support on the Implementation of Voluntary, Counseling and Testing (VCT) on Housewives

Rachmawati, Ervina and Nurmawati, Ida and Hikmah, Faiqatul The Relationship of Husbands, Friends and Health Workers Support on the Implementation of Voluntary, Counseling and Testing (VCT) on Housewives. International Proceedings The 2nd ISMoHIM 2020.

Text 13.the relationship husban.pdf.pdf Download (1MB)

Abstract

Kencong Sub-district is one of the sub-districts with the highest HIV/AIDS cases in Jember Regency with total 150 cases in 2017-2019. HIV/AIDS cases are most common in residents who work as housewives. This study aims to determine the support of husbands, friends and health workers to the housewives in conducting early detection of HIV/AIDS through the Voluntary, Counseling and Testing (VCT) program. This research type is quantitative research with cross sectional approach. Data was collected through questionnaire. The sample used was 96 housewives. The results of the study using the chi square statistical test showed that there was a significant relationship between husband support (OR= 5.257; 95% CI= 1.377-20.064; p= 0.009), peer support (OR= 4.846; 95% CI= 1.809-12.982; p= 0.001), and health workers support (OR= 5,788; 95% CI= 2,067-16,209; p= 0,000) towards the implementation of Voluntary, Counseling and Testing (VCT). Conclusion: It requires comprehensive support between husband, friends and health workers to conduct VCT in order to prevent HIV/AIDS in Housewives. Suggestion: HIV/AIDS care forum needs to be established in collaboration with the government, health workers, health cadres, and families in preventing HIV/AIDS.)

Actions (login required)

View Item