Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Perilaku Ibu Hamil Melakukan Tes HIV di Puskesmas Kota Yogyakarta

Abstract

Factors affecting pregnant women’s participation in HIV screening test in public health care centers of YogyakartaPurposeThis study aimed to explore the behavioral factors that influence pregnant women’s participation in HIV testing in public health centers of Yogyakarta. MethodsThis research used quantitative and qualitative methods with a quantitative analytical descriptive design and cross-sectional observational approach to determine any association between independent variables and the dependent variable. Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted to support the results of the quantitative research. ResultsResults showed 92.94% of respondents had been HIV tested with an average age of 25-34 years. Almost all pregnant women had an HIV test in a clinic although not all mothers have the knowledge, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, and perceived benefits. While the exposure information, and support of health workers were high, and there was a perception of low resistance, since the HIV test is a test done by health workers and an initiative of the government program. ConclusionThis study recommends that counseling and information on HIV and HIV testing from health workers and support from related agencies are needed. Subsequent research could examine factors that affect healthcare workers' performance in providing education to health-care users.