Identification of Inhibiting Factors as a basis for Formulating Strategies to Tackle HIV/AIDS in Tulungagung Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

Based on the overall assessment, Indonesia has anticipated the epidemy of HIV/AIDS. However, the
number of HIV/AIDS cases in Tulungagung District has increased a bit massively year by year. The total
cases of HIV/AIDS from 2006 to 2018 were 2320 cases. In the last three years, the number had an increase
of 295 cases, 324 cases, and 431 cases in 2016, 2017, and 2018 respectively. The high number of HIV/AIDS
cases showed that some obstacles still exist to combat the HIV/AIDS in Tulungagung District. To identify
the constraints as the basis of formulating strategies for the HIV/AIDS in Tulungagung District. We used
a qualitative and descriptive method with an in-depth interview. Based on the in-depth interview, the
inhibiting factors for HIV/AIDS prevention are divided into 3 factors. First, HIV/AIDS patients are still
closed and reluctant to do medical check-ups and treatment in health facilities. Second, in terms of health
care, health personnel still think that HIV/AIDS is an infectious disease that they keep away. Third, from
society’s perspective, the social stigma about HIV/AIDS sufferers often exists. By knowing the obstacles
that occur in Tulungagung District, the right strategy can be made to accelerate HIV/AIDS prevention in
Tulungagung District.