Table 4 Perception/Attitude of HCWs towards working with Adolescents (n = 28)
Parameter | Frequency, n (%) |
|---|---|
I have what it takes to work with adolescents | |
Disagree | 7 (25.0) |
Neutral | 0 (00.0) |
Strongly Agree | 21 (75.0) |
Working with adolescents can be very challenging | |
Disagree | 2 (7.1) |
Neutral | 0 (0.0) |
Agree | 26 (92.9) |
Working with adolescents can be fun | |
Disagree | 6 (21.4) |
Neutral | 2 (7.1) |
Agree | 22 (78.5) |
How ready are you to accept calls from your adolescent clients at any time in the day? | |
Not ready | 1 (3.5) |
A little ready | 4 (14.3) |
Ready | 11 (39.3) |
Very ready | 12 (42.9) |
How committed are you to adolescent health-related activities | |
Very committed | 16 (57.1) |
Somehow committed | 9 (32.1) |
Not committed | 3 (10.7) |
How worried are you about adolescent becoming dependent on you because of your caring nature | |
Not worried | 6 (21.4) |
A little worried | 15 (53.6) |
Very worried | 7 (25.0) |
HCPs who have received training in adolescent health counseling are more likely to provide quality care | |
Disagree | 7 (25.0) |
Neutral | 0 (00.0) |
Agree | 21 (75.0) |
HCPs who have not received training in adolescent health counseling are more likely to have difficulties working with adolescents | |
Disagree | 5 (17.9) |
Neutral | 2 (7.1) |
Agree | 21 (75.0) |
For every decision to be taken regarding an adolescent’s health, the parents/guardians must know, so long as he/she is a minor | |
Disagree | 8 (28.6) |
Neutral | 4 (14.3) |
Agree | 16 (57.2) |
Because of the workload at the clinic, it is very difficult to have one on one quality time engaging adolescent clients in discussing their health | |
Disagree | 4 (14.3) |
Neutral | 4 (14.3) |
Agree | 20 (71.4) |
Because of their peculiar issues/challenges, it is always better to have a separate healthcare facility/unit for only adolescents | |
Disagree | 3 (10.7) |
Neutral | 4 (14.3) |
Agree | 21 (75.0) |
A checklist on psychosocial assessment to be administered routinely would help track their needs | |
Disagree | 2 (7.1) |
Neutral | 2 (7.1) |
Agree | 24 (85.7) |
Specific HCPs should be assigned only to attend to the needs of ALHIV at the facility to facilitate quality care | |
Disagree | 6 (21.4) |
Neutral | 0 (00.0) |
Strongly Agree | 22 (78.6) |