Predictors for Using a HIV Self-Test Among Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in North Carolina

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Samantha Kinney³  C. Suzanne Lea²  Greg Kearney²  Anna Kinsey¹  Carlos Amaya¹ 

[1] Kinston Community Health Center, 324 N Queen St., Kinston, NC 28501, USA; E-Mails:;Department of Public Health, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834, USA; E-Mail:;Department of Health and Human Services, Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services, Ukiah, CA 95482, USA; E-Mail:

关键词: HIV testing;    seasonal and migrant farmworkers;    behavioral factors;    survey;    North Carolina;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph120708348

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Background: Approximately, two million migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSF) work in the United States annually. Several factors, such as lack of access to healthcare services and health behaviors, contribute to risk of HIV transmission. Relatively few studies have explored MSF knowledge of HIV transmission and testing options. Methods: A 12-question, self-administered survey of farmworkers (n = 178) from 19 migrant camps was conducted. The survey assessed knowledge of factors related to HIV transmission, testing, and intention to use a HIV home-test kit. Results: Participants with knowledge of treatment for HIV (p = 0.03) and that condom use protects against HIV (p = 0.04) were more willing to express intent to use a home test kit than those with less knowledge. Concern among farmworkers that HIV was a very or somewhat serious problem in their community was associated with expressing intent to use a home test kit (OR = 2.3, 95% CI = 0.92–5.5). Respondents with less knowledge were less likely to use a home test kit. Conclusions: MSF were concerned about HIV in their community and would be willing to use to a home test kit. This pilot study provides a basis for additional research related to HIV testing within the MSF community.

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