Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practie of addo kebele Residents towards vct western ethiopia

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.