Abstract:
Background: Voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) is one of the key strategies in the
prevention of HIV in Ethiopia. However, utilization of the VCT services has been reported as
low by previous studies. This research focuses on investigation of the households’ Knowledge,
Attitude and Practice in Addo Kebele so as to identify the gaps and to set up an appropriate
action plan.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and practice
towards VCT services among Ado kebele households.
Methods: A cross -sectional study conducted from February 20 to March 4,2013 at Addo
kebele. Data collection was done using structured pretested questionnaires among 230
households that were selected by systematic random sampling. The data were analyzed by using
scientific calculators and tally sheet and association will be seen by using chi- square test.
Significant values can be declared at p-value of less than 0.05. Result will be presented using
tables, percents and frequency.
Budget: The total budget used for this study was 4, 5013EBR.
1. Conclusion and recommendation: As the study clarified, Addo kebele households
have good knowledge towards VCT for HIV/AIDS testing in general, but males had good
attitude 168/170( 98.8% ) and practice129/170(75.9%) than females 50/56(89.3% ) and
38/56(67.6%.) respectively. The kebele health policy makers are highly expected in
making education on VCT for HIV/AIDS testing part of one of the topics under each
topics of health education, which will update the knowledge of the households.
