scholarly journals Social cognitive determinants of HIV voluntary counselling and testing uptake among married individuals in Dar es Salaam Tanzania: Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally M Mtenga ◽  
Amon Exavery ◽  
Deodatus Kakoko ◽  
Eveline Geubbels
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Voluntary Counselling ◽  
Testing Uptake ◽  
Married Individuals ◽  
Cognitive Determinants ◽  
Voluntary Counselling And Testing

Voluntary counselling and testing: uptake, impact on sexual behaviour, and HIV incidence in a rural Zimbabwean cohort

AIDS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 851-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine Sherr ◽  
Ben Lopman ◽  
Memory Kakowa ◽  
Sabada Dube ◽  
Godwin Chawira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Hiv Incidence ◽  
Voluntary Counselling ◽  
Testing Uptake ◽  
Voluntary Counselling And Testing

scholarly journals Deciding to act: Teachers' willingness to implement inclusive practices

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Pace ◽  
Paola Aiello
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Inclusive Practices ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Training Research ◽  
The University

This article presents an ongoing study being conducted at the University of Salerno (Italy) to examine the variables, often intertwined, that influence teachers' willingness to shift from fossilised methods of instruction to inclusive teaching strategies. Despite the strong tradition of inclusive education, the long history in pedagogical studies and the investment in teacher training, research has shown that in Italy an integrative model still persists.Meanwhile, a plethora of research stemming from psychological, sociological and neuroscientific studies, has been conducted on an international level on what affects people's intentions to change behaviour. Among the theoretical constructs and models that have been developed, the Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 1986) and the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) (Ajzen, 1988) have been used as conceptual frameworks to guide research on the variables affecting teachers' intentions to act and implement new approaches in order to ensure quality education for all.The paper provides an overview of the literature available on the studies conducted to identify the theories framing research in this field, the methods and tools most commonly utilized, and the variables affecting the adoption of inclusive practices. The article concludes by outlining the implications for research and teacher education curricula reform.Keywordsliterature review; social cognitive theory; teacher agency; theory of planned behaviour; scale development

scholarly journals Utilisation of voluntary counselling and testing services among bar waitresses in Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Tengia-Kessy ◽  
Dominica E. Lyamuya
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
P Value ◽  
Service Utilisation ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Voluntary Counselling ◽  
High Risk Populations ◽  
Voluntary Counselling And Testing

 Background: Tanzania is among sub-Saharan countries severely affected by the HIV and AIDS epidemic, with an increased burden among high-risk populations, such as bar waitresses. Voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) is among effective approaches to slow down the spread of HIV infection and minimize its impact. However, little information is available on the extent of utilisation of VCT services among bar waitresses. The study examined utilisation of VCT services and its influencing factors among bar waitresses in Kinondoni district, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Methods: We used an interview schedule to gather information on VCT utilisation from 378 bar waitresses, identified using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (Version 15.0). A p-value less than 0.05 was used as a cut-off value for availability of a statistical association between VCT utilisation and related independent factors. Logistic regression models were employed to assess independent correlates of VCT use.Results: The mean (standard deviation) age of the respondents was 26.1 (5.0) years. About 60% had never been married and about 70% had at least one child at the time of the survey. Majority of the bar waitresses (89.7%) affirmed to have ever utilized VCT services at some point in their lifetime. Despite the high level of knowledge on VCT (71.4%), the services were irregularly utilized with less than half (45.5%) of the respondents utilizing them within six months prior to the survey. Independent predictors for service utilisation included having a child, having higher knowledge on VCT, using a condom in the most recent sexual act as well as lack of fear of positive HIV results or stigmatization.Conclusions: Utilisation of VCT services is high among bar waitresses in Kinondoni district. However, the services are not utilised regularly as recommended for high-risk populations. Findings call for comprehensive strategies to enhance effective service utilisation and further studies based on a broader and more inclusive sample size. 

Voluntary counselling and testing uptake and HIV prevalence among tuberculosis patients in Jogjakarta, Indonesia

2008 ◽  
Vol 102 (10) ◽  
pp. 1003-1010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yodi Mahendradhata ◽  
Riris A. Ahmad ◽  
Theodorus A. Kusuma ◽  
Marleen Boelaert ◽  
Marieke J. Van der Werf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Prevalence ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Voluntary Counselling ◽  
Testing Uptake ◽  
Voluntary Counselling And Testing

Tuberculosis in HIV voluntary counselling and testing centres in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 767-774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia J. Munseri ◽  
Muhammad Bakari ◽  
Kisali Pallangyo ◽  
Eric Sandstrom
Keyword(s):  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Voluntary Counselling ◽  
Voluntary Counselling And Testing

scholarly journals Voluntary counselling and testing for young adults in Limpopo Province – Counsellors’ perceptions

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrone R. Risenga ◽  
Mashudu Davhana-Maselesele ◽  
Chikwelu L. Obi
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Voluntary Counselling ◽  
Testing Uptake ◽  
Risky Behaviours ◽  
Vhembe District ◽  
Voluntary Counselling And Testing

Counselling and testing services for HIV have long been a component of HIV prevention and care programmes in developed countries and have proved to be a cost-effective way of reducing risky behaviours. It is, therefore, important to document the perceptions of voluntary counselling and testing counsellors towards the use of counselling and testing amongst young adults. The purpose of the study was to describe the perceptions of these counsellors dealing with young adults in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, where the study was conducted. Two themes emerged from the findings of the voluntary counselling and testing counsellors, namely that they feel that the programmes are inaccessible to young adults and that there are difficulties which might impact on the programmes’ efficacy. The findings of this study should contribute to the reduction of HIV by promoting voluntary counselling and testing uptake by young adults. Berading- en toestingsdienste vir HIV is lankal reeds ‘n geintegreerde deel van die voorkoming en versorgingsprogramme van HIV in ontwikkelde lande en dit is bewys dat dit ’n koste-effektieve manier is om gevaarlike gedrag te verminder. Dit is dus belangrik om die persepsies van vrywillige berading en toesting deur beraders ten opsigte van die gebruik van beraders onder jong volwassenes, te staaf. Die doel van hierdie studie was om die persepsies van hierdie beraders wat met jong volwassenes in die Vhembe distrik, Limpopo provinsie, werk, te beskryf. Twee temas het uit die bevindinge te voorskyn gekom, naamlik: dat die programme ontoeganglik vir jong mense is, en dat daar moontlike probleme is wat op die doeltreffenheid van die programme inslaan. Die bevindinge van hiedie studie behoort ’n bydrae te maak tot die vermindering van HIV deur die vrywillige berading en toesting by jong mense aan te beveel.

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