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Archives   2006

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   18,  Number   3

TITLE:   Counselling needs of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAGg) positive persons.
AUTHOR:   Kyu Kyu Than; Ko Ko Zaw; Kyaw Oo; San Shwe; Myo Khin
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2006; 18(3): 144-149
ABSTRACT:   An action-oriented study was carried out in December, 1998 to explore the knowledge, perception, emotional reactions, and behavioural intention regarding hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive test result.Opinions on counselling needs of the hepatitis B surface antigen positive persons were also explored. A qualitative approach using In-depth Interviews (IDIs) was conducted among 10 recently diagnosed hepatitis B surface antigen positive persons attending the Department of Medical Research (DMR) Vaccine and Diagnostic Clinic. Five men and 5 women participated in the study. Their age ranged from 17 to 51 years. All the respondents came to DMR Vaccine Clinic for voluntary testing of hepatitis B surface antigen. Some visits were job related and others were not.Most of the people tested to be hepatitis B surface antigen positive usually perceived the test result as a great threat to life. Common responses to the positive test result were surprise, fear, denial, and worry. The majority of the respondents did not know what the test positive result means. Even though the respondents were educated, they could not identify the disease transmission and consequences of hepatitis B surface antigen positivity properly. Their future behavioural intentions were vague and unclear. They all suggested that counselling to hepatitis B surface antigenpositive persons was essential. When explored the counselling needs of hepatitis B surface antigen positive persons, the majority preferred being counselled in a group by a same sex counsellor. They also stressed that counselling service should be supported by a clinical and laboratory service.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Counseling. Hepatitis B Surface Antigens.
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