title: Predictors of recent HIV testing among male street laborers in urban Vietnam.
abstract: This study assessed the prevalence of and factors associated with HIV testing among male street laborers. In a cross-sectional survey, social mapping was done to recruit and interview 450 men aged 18-59 years in Hanoi. Although many of these men engaged in multiple risk behaviors for HIV, only 19.8 percent had been tested for HIV. A modified theoretical model provided better fit than the conventional Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model, as it explained much more variance in HIV testing. This model included three Information-Motivation-Behavioral components and four additional factors, namely, the origin of residence, sexual orientation, the number of sexual partners, and the status of condom use.
authors.affiliation: Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam nvanhuy@yahoo.com nguyenvanhuy@hmu.edu.au.
authors.forename: Huy V
authors.initials: HV
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.affiliation: Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Dunne
authors.affiliation: Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Australia.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Debattista
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009790:Occupations; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014505:Urban Population; D014744:Vietnam; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: HIV/AIDS; Information–Motivation–Behavioral skills model; Vietnam; recent HIV testing; street laborer(s)