Analizing Associated Factors to the Utilization of Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) by Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in Palu, Indonesia

Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is the entry point for health services, treatment, and care for people with HIV / AIDS. VCT is also a very important role in increasing knowledge and awareness to prevent HIV / AIDS through counseling. As a high-risk group, the FSWs in Palu still lacking utilizing VCT clinics are available. This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with utilization of VCT in FSWs in Palu. This research is analytic observational, cross-sectional approach. The population in this study is all FSWs in Palu. Sampling using non-probability method with accidental sampling technique, obtained a sample of 77 respondents. Results of the analysis showed that the variables associated with the utilization of VCT is age (ρ = 0.034), knowledge (ρ = 0.049), attitude (ρ = 0.002), the support of those closest (ρ = 0.000). The variables that are not associated with the utilization of VCT is a long work as FSWs (ρ = 0.266) and education level (ρ = 0.426). in conclusions, support the nearest people needs to be improved and developed in this case health workers and NGOs because it greatly affects the FSWs in utilizing VCT.