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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Testing Uptake"”.
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Genetic Testing Uptake and Yield in Patients with Male Breast Cancer
… established guidelines recommending germline testing for all patients with MBC, there is wide variability in the reported prevalence of germline pathogenic variants (gPV) in this population, and the risk for MBC in moderate-risk breast cancer genes remains unclear. Additionally, the variables …
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HIV self testing uptake and associated factors in Cape Town: a contextual framework
… morbidity and mortality. However, insufficient testing coverage among males and younger individuals remains a concern. HIV self-testing (HIVST) has emerged as a promising strategy to bridge these gaps, offering a private and convenient option for individuals hesitant to access healthcare …
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Linkages between cash incentives and behaviour change with regards to HIV counselling and testing uptake in adolescents: An assessment of the Rhiva programme in the Khomas region, Namibia
… based theory of change model, focusing on HCT uptake and HIV prevention in Namibia. Consequently, the study sought to understand the impact of structural factors on incentives and behaviour model proposed by the RHIVA theory of change model. The study used secondary data from a pre-post …
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A multi-component theory-based behaviour change intervention to increase HIV self–testing uptake and linkage to HIV prevention, care and treatment among hard to reach adults in Northern Tanzania
… is imperative to introduce novel community–based testing approaches such as HIV self-testing (HIVST). HIV self–testing has been shown to empower non– testers in both developed and underdeveloped countries, to be aware of their HIV status. However, no studies on the uptake of HIVST have been …
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Men's experiences and perceptions of HIV testing services in Gugulethu Township, Cape Town
… of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world. HIV testing remains vital in the prevention and management efforts of the pandemic. Despite the efforts by the government, and local and international organizations to prevent the spread of HIV in men, HIV testing uptake in men continues to remain …
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Multilevel Factors Associated with Uptake of Biomedical HIV Prevention Strategies in the Muslim World: a Study of Central Asia, India, and Mali
… rapid changes in HIV prevalence. HIV testing and circumcision, as biomedical interventions, are the focus of this dissertation since biomedical strategies are the among the most efficacious HIV interventions. This dissertation examines the relationship of multilevel effects to HIV …
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ONCOGENETIC AND DECISION MAKING PROCESS. MEN¿S ADHERENCE TO CASCADE SCREENING FOR HEREDITARY CANCER SYNDROMES.
… prevention. However, despite the benefits of CS, testing uptake is relatively low, particularly in at-risk men, for whom the decision-making process regarding CS appears to be influenced by familial rather than individual disease risk, emphasizing the role of familial obligation. Little is known …
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A longitudinal analysis of the completeness of maternal HIV testing, including repeat testing, during pregnancy, and the predictors thereof, in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town
HIV testing during pregnancy is the gateway to the HIV-related services that are part of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) cascade. The virtual elimination of vertical HIV transmission cannot be achieved without universal antenatal care (ANC) HIV testing. Furthermore, women are …
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Genetic Testing In Pregnancies With Ultrasound Anomalies: Exploration of Factors That Influence Uptake
… motivations for or against expanded genetic testing options is paramount, therefore this study aimed to ascertain the patient perspective. Ninety-nine patients with an ultrasound anomaly participated in an anonymous, cross-sectional, research survey assessing coping strategies, factors …