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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Voluntary counseling and testing"”.
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Uptake of Voluntary Counseling and Testing at Ngungu Mini - hospital, Zambia
… is one of the highest in sub-Saharan Africa, HIV testing is an important strategy to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, because it is a critical step towards HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support. Despite decades of HIV/AIDS information and education campaigns, only 10% of Zambians know their HIV …
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Perceived Barriers and Benefits of HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing Among University Students in Nigeria
… of the sub- Saharan nations most affected by HIV and AIDS. However, due to stigma most people at risk of infection refuse testing, thereby likely increasing the transmission of HIV. Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) has been shown to influence behavior change and it is important to explore …
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Assessment of Factors affecting uptake of Voluntary Counseling and Testing among Youth in Central District, Zanzibar
… people with HIV/AIDS, 15% were 15-24 years old, and 60% of new infection occurred among youth. Therefore, considering such rate of HIV infection, youth deserve to be the focus of HIV prevention efforts. The VCT is among of HIV intervention measures that are implemented in Zanzibar, youth are …
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A statistical analysis of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) data to determine the risk factors for HIV infection in Namibia
… the risk factors for HIV infection in Namibia and estimated the potential for HIV prevention. The study adopted a cross sectional research design with a sample of 14296 VCT clients from Oshana, Khomas and Kavango regions of Namibia for the period of 2009 to 2012. A multivariate logistic …
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The perceived and experienced barriers and reported consequences of Hiv positive status disclosure by people living with Hiv to their partners and family members in Djibouti
… a range of HIV-related services including HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing, case management and treatment.
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The potential of visual and participatory approaches to HIV literacy in South Africa
… living with HIV. While HIV literacy campaigns and other strategies have aimed to reduce HIV incidence, there remains a general lack of knowledge of the biomedical nature of the disease. This not only inhibits attempts to reduce HIV transmission, but also discourages voluntary counseling and …
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Social factors associated with adherence/non adherence to Antiretroviral therapy among People Living with HIV/AIDS. The case study of three CTCs, Mwananyamala, Amana and Temeke in Dar es Salaam
… The study was carried out between October 2011 and February 2012. It involved a sample of 26 PLHA, who were receiving antiretroviral therapy, and 18 health care providers in selected three care treatment centers (CTCs) that were Mwananyamala, Amana and Temeke. The interview questions designed in …
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Information and the spread of HIV: a tale of sorting
… essay of this thesis, I examine data from the Voluntary Counseling and Testing Study Group's randomised controlled trial in which individuals learn their HIV status at different points in time. Aspects of sexual behavior were reported in surveys collected at an initial baseline as well as at a …
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Assessment of the Quality of Pre and Post HIV Counseling and Testing and improvement of VCT Services, the case study of Moshi Municipality
… on assessing the quality of provision of pre and post HIV counseling to improve the VCT services among the selected health facility in Moshi Municipality. The consideration of this area of the study was coherently driven up by some facts existing in VCTs. Specifically the objectives of study …
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“Wildfire" as an effective preventative intervention for HIV/AIDS among secondary school learners.
… through the process of 'exposure' to HIV/AIDS, voluntary counseling and testing (VCT). It stimulates discussions and active reflections while imparting knowledge and information that goes beyond preventative awareness campaigns. The target population was Grade 9 learners. A representative sample …
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Prevention of Mother to Child transmission of HIV among Health Care Providers at the University Teaching Hospital and in Lusaka Urban Clinics
Background: In most developed countries HIV testing, use of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and modification of feeding practices have greatly reduced the rate of mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV-1 though this is not the case in many African countries. In Zambia, prevention of mother to child …
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Prevention of Mother to Child transmission of HIV among Health Care Providers at the University Teaching Hospital and in Lusaka Urban Clinics
Background: In most developed countries HIV testing, use of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and modification of feeding practices have greatly reduced the rate of mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV-1 though this is not the case in many African countries. In Zambia, prevention of mother to child …