Services needed to be offered by HIV counselling and testing (HCT) to counter the factors contributing to the high rate of HIV/AIDS infection among long distance truck drivers

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The issue of HIV epidemic among Long Distance Truck Drivers (LDTD) has become aconcern for the South African transport industry. This study reports on a qualitativestudy that investigated services needed to be offered by HIV Counselling and Testing(HCT) to counter the factors contributing to the high rate of HIV/AIDS infection amonglong distance truck drivers. Data was collected through focus group discussions. Theresults revealed the need for HIV intervention programmes to fight the rate of HIVtransmission among the long distance truck drivers. It is clear that drivers do have someknowledge about HIV transmission and prevention. However, they do not put theknowledge into practice. Therefore, the study recommends that depots and truck stopswellness centres promote user-friendly approach, and introduce flexible operating hoursto ensure accessibility to healthcare services.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University