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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Voluntary counselling"”.
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Perceptions of employees about Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) at a motor manufacturing company
Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is now recognised as an important element of any effective HIV prevention and care programme and many companies are introducing it as part of their primary health care package. Only a fraction of South Africans at risk for HIV have undergone VCT. Although …
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Determinants of HIV voluntary counselling and testing among the youth: The case of Botswana
… the readiness for and acceptability of voluntary HIV testing among the youth aged 18-24 years in Gaborone, Botswana. A quantitative methodology was used in this study. A multistage sampling strategy was also used to recruit one hundred and forty four (144) participants. Information on …
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An implementation evaluation of the University of Cape Town's HIV voluntary counselling and testing programme
This programme aims to ensure that all students and staff are aware of their HIV status and encourages the reduction of high-risk behaviours. Furthermore, UCT's VCT programme provides access to both medical care and social support at HIV positive individuals. The focus of this implementation …
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Perceptions of men with regard to Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) voluntary counselling and testing, Windhoek
… and for diagnosing individuals with HIV. HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) is one of the key strategies in the prevention of HIV and AIDS and it is a critical entry point of access to HIV and AIDS treatment and care. The scale up of HIV treatment is important to the response. …
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The role of communication in promoting Voluntary Counselling and Testing(VCT) for HIV in selected clinics around Lusaka District
… to assess the role of communication in promoting Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT). The study also aimed at finding out people’s knowledge, attitude and practices towards VCT. Further, the study sought to establish the kind of messages that are produced on VCT by the Ministry of Health and …
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Attitude, knowledge and perception towards HIV/Aids, condom use and Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) amongst University of Zululand students during the HIV/Aids pandemic
… behaviour, stigmatization, social perceptions, voluntary counselling and HIV testing (VCT). It provides insight into student behaviour, attitudes and perceptions. It is hoped that findings can be used in the formulation of improved strategies for HIV/Aids programmes and education in the tertiary …
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Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practises (KABP) of adolescents / young adults (15-24 year of age) attending a private general practice, regarding HIV Voluntary Counselling & Testing (VCT)
… regarding risks for HIV and accessibility of HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) services. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by a sample of 100 patients attending a general practice located in Athlone. Results: Thirty-six of …
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The clinic as a gendered space: an exploratory study examining men's access to and uptake of voluntary counselling and testing services (VCT) in the context of a male-friendly health facility
… Investigating ways to increase men's uptake of Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) services is therefore of critical importance to public health. The Site C Men's Clinic in Khayelitsha, where this study took place, is an attempt at increasing men's use of VCT. Men's views about a …
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Informed consent for voluntary counselling and testing for HIV infection in South African mothers and children: An assessment of burdens and consequences and an argument for a modification in the process of informed consent
The HIV / AIDS epidemic is devastating Africa. The continent lacks the material resources to treat infected persons or to support those affected by the epidemic. One great resource in Africa is the cohesive strength of families. Because of a fear of stigma, HIV infected persons tend not to disclose …
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Intensive Paediatric Case Finding : evaluation of a programme for identification of HIV positive children and adolescents, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
… two traditional approaches for HIV testing, Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) and Provider Initiated Counselling and Testing (PICT), the IPCF approach initiates the process of HIV testing for children by identifying children while at the community through utilization of community social …
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Considering alternatives to the predomination model of volentary councelling and testing practiced in South Africa
… of the virus remains the highest in the world. Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) or the âopt-inâ approach has been adopted as the norm or âsine qua nonâ. The efficacy of this method will be interrogated and shortcomings identified. …
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Willingness to pay for VCT and nevirapine for the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in the Kassena-Nankana district of Northern Ghana
… of all and suitable for resource poor settings. Voluntary Counselling and HIV Testing (VCT), known for its effectiveness in behavioral change, is also essential for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and for the control of HIV/AIDS. Family Health International and Ghanaian MOH …
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Knowledge Among Parents/Guardians On The Presentation Of Paediatric HIV/AIDS And Related Factors
… a contributing factor to the low utilisation of voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services. Signs and symptoms of HIV infection volunteered by parents were non-specific. Specific signs and symptoms only accounted for 16% of the total responses. Half of the respondents were aware of the …
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Knowledge Among Parents/Guardians On The Presentation Of Paediatric HIV/AIDS And Related Factors
… a contributing factor to the low utilisation of voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services. Signs and symptoms of HIV infection volunteered by parents were non-specific. Specific signs and symptoms only accounted for 16% of the total responses. Half of the respondents were aware of the …
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Factors influencing male involvement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission(PMTC) of HIV: A case study of Lusaka District
… status are deterring factors among men to go for Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) with their spouses during antenatal care. It is clear from the results that men would choose not to undergo VCT with their spouses but would rather support them through PMTCT services once they test positive …
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Factors influencing male involvement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission(PMTC) of HIV: A case study of Lusaka District
… status are deterring factors among men to go for Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) with their spouses during antenatal care. It is clear from the results that men would choose not to undergo VCT with their spouses but would rather support them through PMTCT services once they test positive …
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Strategies for enhancing the competence of lay counsellors that provide voluntary HIV counselling and testing programme in the Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
HIV counselling and testing has been recognised as an important component of HIV and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) care and support, and is an essential part of HIV testing. In South Africa a commonly used model for counselling for HIV and AIDS in health facilities is performed by lay …
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An exploratory study into the factors that constrain or enable voluntary HIV testing among young adults in Cape Town, South Africa
… and accessibility of clinics offering voluntary counselling and testing (VCT), the number of trained nurses and health practitioners able to administer HIV tests, the possibility of instituting routine HIV testing to increase coverage, and the provision of highly active antiretroviral …
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Dyad-related factors in HIV prevention
… HIV infection. The focus on individuals in HIV voluntary counselling and testing frequently overlooks the fact that communication and collaboration between the sexual partners is required to effect any behavioural change within an intimate partnership. Developing HIV prevention strategies …
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