TITLE:
Utilization and Satisfaction with HIV Services at 7 Provinces in Vietnam: A Cross-Sectional Study
AUTHORS:
Le Bao Chau, Pham Thi Huyen Chang, Duong Minh Duc, Hoang Van Minh, Luu Quoc Toan, Bui Thi Tu Quyen, Le Thi Vui, Bui Thi Thu Ha
KEYWORDS:
HIV Service, Utilization, Satisfaction
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of AIDS,
Vol.12 No.2,
June
9,
2022
ABSTRACT: The study was carried out to determine utilization and satisfaction with essential HIV services from HIV individuals and high-risk populations in 7 socioeconomic provinces nationwide. A cross-sectional approach was applied in the study. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using self-report questionnaires. Findings from 2380 respondents indicated a high percentage of utilization as well as a high level of satisfaction, in particular among men who have sex with men (MSM) and female sex worker (FSW) sub-group. Needle, syringe, and condom programs had lower usage and satisfaction mean scores in comparison with other services. The proportion of people who used drugs (PWID) and participated in the needle and syringe program was 53.6%. HIV counseling and testing uptake proportion of overall respondents in the last 12 months was 82.2% while the rate of antiretroviral treatment among infected PWID was 74.9%. The level of satisfaction with treatment services was found to be higher than preventive interventions (p