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Koltsova, O. V., P. V. Safonova, and O. S. Kutukova. "Psychosocial counseling when testing for human immunodeficiency virus: what to focus on?" Scientific Notes of the Pavlov University 27, no. 3 (February 15, 2021): 65–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.24884/1607-4181-2020-27-3-65-71.

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Introduction. Voluntary anonymous HIV counseling and testing can be an effective tool to reduce the behavior that has high risks of HIV, hepatitis C (HCV) and B (HBV) transmission. The dissemination of general information on HIV, HCV, HBV to reduce risky behavior is not as much of importance as counseling on specific individual infection-related sexual risk behavior. The objective was to identify HIV/HCV/HBV-related risk factors that have to be discussed during psychosocial counselingto help the individual to focus on his/her sexual risk behavior.Methods and materials. The study was conducted on the base of Saint-Petersburg Center for Control of AIDS with participation of 90 individuals who voluntary applied for HIV counseling and testing. Participants’ behavioral risks and HIV knowledge were assessed by the specifically developed structured questionnaire. The level of anxiety was measured by State-Train Anxiety Inventory (STAI adapted by Hanin), the level of need for extreme-risk behavior was measured by the Sensation Seeking Scale (Zuckerman).Results. Only 50 % of participants use condom with their steady sexual partner always or almost always. In 62 % cases, the steady sexual partner’s HIV-status is unknown. Many participants agree that HIV transmission occurs always after sexual contact with HIV-infected person. The level of situational anxiety is higher by those who do HIV testing repeatedly. Those who are more likely to seek new sensations use condom with their steady or other partner more often.Conclusion. Motivational intervention during pre- and post-counseling by HIV/HCV/HBV testing has to focus on the discussion of individual difficulties of condom use as the means for protection and on the individual’s resources for changing sexual behavior to protect him/her-self and his/her partner from infection with HIV and viral hepatitis.
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Goldani, Marcelo Zubaran, Elsa Regina Justo Giugliani, Thomas Scanlon, Humberto Rosa, Kelli Castilhos, Letícia Feldens, and Andrew Tomkins. "Voluntary HIV counseling and testing during prenatal care in Brazil." Revista de Saúde Pública 37, no. 5 (October 2003): 552–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0034-89102003000500002.

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OBJECTIVE: Voluntary HIV counseling and testing are provided to all Brazilian pregnant women with the purpose of reducing mother-to-child HIV transmission. The purpose of the study was to assess characteristics of HIV testing and identify factors associated with HIV counseling and testing. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out comprising 1,658 mothers living in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Biological, reproductive and social variables were obtained from mothers by means of a standardized questionnaire. Being counseling about HIV testing was the dependent variable. Confidence intervals, chi-square test and hierarchical logistic model were used to determine the association between counseling and maternal variables. RESULTS: Of 1,658 mothers interviewed, 1,603 or 96.7% (95% CI: 95.7-97.5) underwent HIV testing, and 51 or 3.1% (95% CI: 2.3-4.0) were not tested. Four (0.2%) refused to undergo testing after counseling. Of 51 women not tested in this study, 30 had undergone the testing previously. Of 1,603 women tested, 630 or 39.3% (95% CI: 36.9-41.7) received counseling, 947 or 59.2% (95% CI: 56.6-61.5) did not, and 26 (1.6%) did not inform. Low income, lack of prenatal care, late beginning of prenatal care, use of rapid testing, and receiving prenatal in the public sector were variables independently associated with a lower probability of getting counseling about HIV testing. CONCLUSIONS: The study findings confirmed the high rate of prenatal HIV testing in Porto Alegre. However, women coming from less privileged social groups were less likely to receive information and benefit from counseling.
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Saputri Retnaningsih, Diah Astuti. "Voluntary Counseling and Testing untuk Orang Berisiko HIV/AIDS." al-Balagh : Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi 1, no. 1 (June 8, 2016): 115. http://dx.doi.org/10.22515/balagh.v1i1.61.

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The Study aims to know further about the implementation of Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) to people with the possibility of being infected by HIV/AIDS. It is governmental service program starting from counseling, testing, and post testing in order to minimize the contagious risk of HIV/AIDS. Through the qualitative-descriptive approach, this study showed that the implementation of VCT program is very important because the process emphasizes the acceptance of client, building relationship, exploring, identifying, giving information, planning activity, determining decision, testing, up to developing the readiness of client, making planning, reading off the tests result, explaining result of the test, giving support and motivation. All of these are purposed to minimize the contagious risk, and make the infected one more optimistic in experiencing life.Keywords: Counseling, Testing, and HIV/AIDS.
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Marsofely, Reka LagoraMarsofely Lagora. "PRAKTIKWARIA DALAMMELAKUKAN VOLUNTARY COUNSELING AND TESTING (VCT)." JURNAL MEDIA KESEHATAN 9, no. 2 (November 15, 2018): 139–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.33088/jmk.v9i2.305.

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Transgender is a group of people that has higher risk of sexuality infection diseasecomparing than other groups that have as high of sexuality disease infection (such as whoreand gay) because they have many sexual partners. The reason of doing such business is thatfor money. As a matter of fact, they have low income, temporary worker and low educated.The data shows that there is a decreasing of transsexual visiting to Voluntary Counseling andTesting clinic (VCT). Today, VCT is the most effective way in the case of preventing andserving HIV/AIDS infection especially to the groups that have a high risk of infection liketransgender. The objective of the research is to know the factors that make transgendervisiting to Voluntary Counseling and Testing in Rejang Lebong regency in 2014. Thisresearch uses quantitative research with cross section approach. There were 100 people ofsamples by using random sampling. The result of the study showed that the factors in whichmade transgender visiting Voluntary Counseling and Testing clinic was attitude variable withp 0.000 score. In this case, it’s important to improve transsexual’s knowledge and skill tochange the attitude so it can give a significant value to prevent the sexuality infection diseasesand HIV AIDS in Rejang Lebong regency.
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Weldesenbet, Habtamu, Daniel Asrat, and Yimtubezinash Weldeamanuel. "The prevalence and associated factors of Treponema pallidum among HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals who attended voluntary counseling and testing center of St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study design." SAGE Open Medicine 8 (January 2020): 205031212090460. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2050312120904604.

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Background: Treponema pallidum and HIV are among the most common public health problems in Ethiopia. These infections are interrelated. Treponema pallidum causes genital ulcer which enhances HIV transmission and complicates HIV by causing severe ulcer among HIV-positive individuals. Although Treponema pallidum and HIV have a similar route of transmission, screening services for Treponema pallidum are not available in most of the voluntary counseling and testing centers. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the seroprevalence of Treponema pallidum and sociodemographic factors among HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals from the voluntary counseling and testing center of St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: In this research, a cross-sectional study was conducted and a total of 292 consecutive samples were collected from the voluntary counseling and testing center of St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. A blood specimen was tested for the presence of Treponema pallidum using rapid plasma reagin and a rapid test kit for HIV. The data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: The overall prevalence of Treponema pallidum was 5/292 (1.7%). All HIV-positive clients were negative for Treponema pallidum. None of the risk factors were significantly associated with Treponema pallidum. Conclusion: In this study, the prevalence of Treponema pallidum was 5/292 (1.7%). None of the study participants were co-infected with Treponema pallidum and HIV. Recommendation: There was a lack of association between syphilis and HIV in this study, but still the prevalence of Treponema pallidum among voluntary counseling and testing center clients is a public health problem. Therefore, Treponema pallidum infection control strategies should be designed in parallel with HIV control strategy and actions should be taken to avert the problem, including the provision of better health education and screening services at voluntary counseling and testing centers parallel with HIV.
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Santoso, M. Husni Ari, and Bambang Wahyono. "Manajemen Program Pelayanan Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT)." HIGEIA (Journal of Public Health Research and Development) 2, no. 2 (April 30, 2018): 205–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/higeia.v2i2.18459.

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Data Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia melaporkan bahwa jumlah kasus baru HIV positif setiap tahun cenderung mengalami peningkatan. Berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan Republik Indonesia nomor 21 tahun 2013 tentang penanggulangan HIV dan AIDS, untuk pemeriksaan diagnosis HIV dapat dilakukan dengan Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran manajemen program pelayanan Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) di Puskesmas Lebdosari Kota Semarang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian menggunakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengambilan data dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara mendalam dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini adalah sumber daya manusia dan sarana yang cukup, tidak ada dana alokasi khusus untuk pelaksanaan program pelayanan VCT, metode pelaksanaan cenderung menggunakan VCT tetap, pemasaran VCT dengan melakukan penyuluhan, perencanaan VCT dilakukan oleh bagian UKM dan UKP, pembagian tugas dan wewenang dalam pengorganisasian VCT dilakukan berdasarkan petugas yang mengikuti pelatihan, tahapan pelayanan VCT sudah sesuai dengan pedoman, evaluasi VCT hanya sebatas laporan sedangkan proses pelaksanaannya jarang dilakukan, dan jumlah kunjungan pasien dalam beberapa bulan terakhir cenderung mengalami penurunan. Saran untuk pelaksanaan VCT yaitu meningkatkan peran petugas VCT dalam pelaksanaan program pelayanan VCT sehingga dapat mempengaruhi masyarakat atau kelompok berisiko untuk melakukan pemeriksaan VCT. Kata Kunci : Manajemen Pelayanan, VCT, Puskesmas
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Ayu, Suci Musvita, and Desy Riski Andriyanti. "VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND TESTING (VCT) SERVICES ON HIV/AIDS IN PRIVATE HOSPITAL OF YOGYAKARTA." Epidemiology and Society Health Review (ESHR) 2, no. 1 (March 31, 2020): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.26555/eshr.v2i1.1485.

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Background: Data Yogyakarta AIDS Commission in 2016 stated the total number of people living with HIV/AIDS was 4,648 cases consisting of 3,334 HIV cases and 1,314 AIDS cases. Based on the data of PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital, Yogyakarta, in October 2016 to October 2017, there were 35 patients with HIV / AIDS. Regulations carried out for any action in the hospital must be following standard operating procedures (SOP), including program counseling and testing of HIV/AIDS or Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT). This program is the gateway for the community to gain access to all HIV/AIDS services. This study aimed to explore the implementation of VCT services on HIV/AIDS at PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital in Yogyakarta.Methods: Descriptive qualitative using an observational approach was used in this study to describe the implementation of Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) on HIV/AIDS. As many as ten informants were interviewed, namely: 1 head of VCT services in PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, 3 VCT counselors, 1 laboratory staff and 5 clients. They were selected using purposive sampling refers to inclusion criteria. Results: Implementation of pre-test counseling, testing, and post-test had been good. Improper service was identified in the number of counselors and waiting time for the VCT test results.Conclusions: Implementation of VCT at PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta is running well and follow the SOPs.
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Glick, Peter. "Scaling Up HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing in Africa." Evaluation Review 29, no. 4 (August 2005): 331–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0193841x05276437.

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Creek, Tracy L., Mary Grace Alwano, Ronald R. Molosiwa, Thierry H. Roels, Tom A. Kenyon, Vida Mwasalla, Ethleen S. Lloyd, et al. "Botswana??s Tebelopele Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing Network." JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 43, no. 2 (October 2006): 210–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.qai.0000230525.71717.5d.

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Vajpayee, Madhu, Kamalika Mojumdar, Meenakshi Raina, Sharad Mishra, and Vibhuti Sreenivas. "HIV voluntary counseling and testing: an experience from India." AIDS Care 21, no. 7 (June 29, 2009): 826–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540120701857835.

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Kanyemba, Phyllis Changu Bune. "Uptake of Voluntary Counseling and Testing at Ngungu Mini - hospital, Zambia." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2010. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_2251_1299558390.

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In countries like Zambia where HIV prevalence (14.3% in the age group 15-49 years) 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 status. This study aimed to describe the uptake of voluntary counseling and testing and factors associated with uptake at Ngungu Mini - hospital in Ngungu Township, Zambia. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted among 100 adult clients accessing health care at Ngungu mini - hospital during the second week of January 2009. Participants were asked to fill in a questionnaire on VCT, knowledge, attitudes towards HIV testing, and factors that promote/hinder HIV testing. Data was captured with Excel and basic descriptive analysis done using SPSS version 16.0 and Epi Info Version 3.3.1.

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Craig, Shelley L. "Correlates of voluntary HIV testing and counseling among middle aged and older Latinas :." FIU Digital Commons, 2007. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2663.

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This study identifies and describes HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) of middle aged and older Latinas. The rate of new cases of HIV in people age 45 and older is rapidly increasing, with a 40.6% increase in the numbers of older Latinas infected with HIV between 1998 and 2002. Despite this increase, there is paucity of research on this population. This research seeks to address the gap through a secondary data analysis of Latina women. The aim of this study is twofold: 1) Develop and empirically test a multivariate model of VCT utilization for middle aged and older Latinas; 2) To test how the three individual components of the Andersen Behavioral Model impact VCT for middle aged and older Latinas. The study is organized around the three major domains of the Andersen Behavioral Model of service use that include: a) predisposing factors; b) enabling characteristics and c) need. Logistic regression using structural equation modeling techniques were used to test multivariate relationships of variables on VCT for a sample of 135 middle age and older Latinas residing in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Over 60% of participants had been tested for HIV. Provider endorsement was found to be the strongest predictor of VCT (odds ration [OR] = 6. 38), followed by having a clinic as a regular source of healthcare (OR=3.88). Significant negative associations with VCT included self rated health status (OR.592); Age (OR=.927); Spanish proficiency (OR=.927); number of sexual partners (OR=.613) and consumption of alcohol during sexual activity (.549). As this line of inquiry provides a critical glimpse into the VCT of older Latinas, recommendations for enhanced service provision and research will be offered.
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Shangula, Maria N. "Factors affecting voluntary counseling and HIV testing among pregnant women in Tsumeb district, Oshikoto region, Namibia." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2006. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_5201_1183462266.

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Increased uptake of VCT services by pregnant women may be attributed to the development of counseling services and increased availability of rapid tests at the study clinics by the Namibian Health and Social Services. A high knowledge and understanding of HIV and VCT services by pregnant women also probably contributed.

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Mutwali, Reem. "Socio-demographic characteristics and HIV testing in Omdurman National Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) in Sudan by Reem Mutwali." Thesis, UWC, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2874.

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The identification of the association between socio-demographic characteristics and HIV was found to be a useful tool in determining the important risk factors in Sudan. In this study, the relationship(s) between HIV test results and the demographic characteristics such as gender, age, residence area, employment, education, marital status and religion in Omdurman, Sudan were investigated. The data were collected from patients visiting Omdurman National Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) Centre from April 2005 to April 2006. The study sample was represented by 320 patients. Tables were used in the data analysis to present the distribution of the participants by the result of HIV test and demographic factors; odds ratios were also obtained from these tables. The Chi-square test was used to test the association between each socio-demographic factor and the result of HIV test; the Pvalue obtained from this test was measured at a significance level of 0.05. Finally, the joint effect of all demographic factors on HIV test results was tested using logistic regression. A significant association between socio-demographic characteristics and HIV test results was observed. It showed a higher incidence rate in females, middle-aged, married, employed and Christian individuals. HIV was also found to be higher in urban areas than in rural areas. The lower incident rate was observed among educated individuals.
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Sulwe, Charlton Nchimunya. "Factors influencing uptake of voluntary counseling and HIV testing services in Mwense district, Zambia." University of the Western Cape, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4541.

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For more than two decades now, the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and its etiological agent, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), has been a growing challenge that affects all segments of the global population. Voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) is one of the many prevention and control strategies adopted globally and by the Government of the Republic of Zambia. VCT is the process by which an individual undergoes counseling to enable him/her to make an informed choice about being tested for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This decision must be entirely the choice of the individual and he or she must be assured that the process will be confidential. VCT is a key component of both HIV prevention and care programs. Although VCT is increasingly available in Zambia through public health facilities, VCT only or stand-alone sites and mobile counseling and testing services, there is still great reluctance among many people to be tested. Aim: This study explored factors affecting the utilization of VCT services in Mwense District, Zambia. Methodology: An explorative, qualitative study was conducted. Data was collected through focus group discussions with community members, and key informant interviews with lay counselors and health care workers. Thematic analysis of transcribed data was done to elucidate knowledge and awareness of HIV/AIDS and VCT services, factors facilitating uptake and barriers to utilization of VCT services and suggestions for improving VCT uptake. Results: The study found that HIV/AIDS was recognized as a major problem in the communities and that participants were aware of the availability and benefits of HIV counseling and testing services. The main reasons for seeking an HIV test included facilitating sexual behavior change to avoid infection, re-infection or infecting others with HIV. Facilitators to uptake of VCT services include accessing information on HIV/AIDS and other care and support services such as prevention of mother to child interventions, peer and social support systems, home-based care and early treatment with antiretroviral therapy if one is HIV positive. Community members indicated that VCT was an entry point to reaching out to the family and community for on-going counseling, which would lead to reduction in HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. Several barriers to VCT were identified by the participants. At individual level, barriers included: the fear of the ramifications of a positive test; fear of HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination; doubt about the existence of HIV and AIDS; and fear of loss of control of life circumstances and destiny. Health facility level barriers included concerns about confidentiality of HIV-test results, familiarity with service providers, lack of promotional activities of the VCT services, shortage of testing logistics and commodities, and human resource shortages both in terms of numbers and confidence to promote VCT services. Community levels barriers included cultural beliefs and customs, gender imbalances, religious beliefs and stigma. Conclusions: There is urgent need for community sensitization about VCT and its benefits in HIV/AIDS control.
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Obiajulu, Anthony. "Knowledge ,attitude and practice of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) for HIV/AIDS amongst the health professionals in Umpumulo Hospital , Mapumulo , Ilembe District , Kwazulu-Natal Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/209.

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The impact of HIV/AIDS on the health sector and the health professionals that work in it is huge. This impact has contributed to the continuing attrition of health professionals in South Africa. Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) has a central role to play in the response to these problems both at the level of the health sector in general and most especially at the level of the individual health professional. Thus, understanding factors that affect the practice of VCT amongst this group of professionals is crucial in South Africa‟s quest to reverse these negative trends. AIM The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge, to access and understand the attitude and practice of VCT for HIV/AIDS amongst the health professionals in a rural district Hospital and to make recommendations in order that appropriate intervention strategies may be instituted. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study design was used in which data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. The study population included all the health professionals working in the hospital at the time of the study but excluded those who were on leave or absent from duty during the period of data collection. Informed consent was obtained from each participant. Data was captured and analyzed using the SPSS version 15.0 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, Illinois, USA). vi RESULTS There was a very high level of knowledge, a moderately supportive attitude and a moderately high level of practice of VCT amongst the study participants. Divorced/separated respondents to this study had more supportive attitude towards VCT than their single colleagues. Age was found to have a very weak but positive correlation to attitude score. There was no significant difference in knowledge and attitude scores between those who practiced VCT and those who did not. CONCLUSION Health professionals understand the importance of VCT as an HIV preventive behavior but there remains some VCT knowledge, attitude and practice concerns together with other determinants of VCT behavior that needs to be addressed.
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Mucheke, Stephen Kinyua. "Experiences of Heterosexual Couples Who Undergo HIV Counseling and Testing in Nakuru-Kenya." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2673.

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The increase in new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among heterosexual couples in Africa may reverse the gains made by HIV prevention programs. HIV screening among such couples remains low and understudied.This qualitative study focused on the motivations for HIV screening among heterosexual couples. The primary research goal was to examine the lived experiences of heterosexual couples who were screened for HIV and received their results in Nakuru-Kenya. The health belief model (HBM) served as the theoretical framework and as a basis for the secondary questions which sought to explore the participants' perceptions on HIV based on the constructs of the HBM. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposively selected sample of 14 heterosexual couples. Data were collected through face-to-face audio-recorded interviews, which were coded and analyzed using Moustakas's phenomenological data analysis method. Six major themes emerged from the clustered responses of the participants. Couples recognized that they may be susceptible to HIV infection because HIV is transmitted primarily through sexual contact. Some couples perceived HIV as a severe, life-threatening condition in their lives; others perceived HIV as chronic disease that could be managed through treatment and good health care. The fear of negative consequences was cited as a barrier to couples' willingness to receive HIV counselling and testing. Couples perceived HIV testing as having multiple benefits, including freedom from worries and as a motivation to plan their lives. Health messages and partner dialogue were major cues that encouraged couples to undergo HIV testing. Testimonials from other couples who had been tested and chose to talk about their experiences contributed to a strong feeling of self-efficacy. These study findings may help to improve HIV prevention interventions for heterosexual couples.
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Ma, Wei. "Acceptance of and barriers to voluntary HIV counseling and testing among adults in Guizhou Province, China." Diss., Restricted to subscribing institutions, 2006. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1280149721&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=1564&RQT=309&VName=PQD.

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Foster, Caron. "An exploration of voluntary counselling and testing : a Port Elizabeth-based study." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1204.

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The purpose of this study was to explore and identify factors that either facilitate or inhibit individuals volunteering for HIV-testing. The target group was comprised of Xhosa first-language construction workers in a company with an HIV/AIDS workplace policy and programme. This programme provides basic education and awareness about HIV/AIDS. This education includes information about where to access voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services. Interpretive qualitative research was undertaken in order to explore the beliefs, perceptions and intentions of the target group in regard to the utilisation VCT services. Data was collected using an unstructured interview guide. The data was analysed using Tesch’s approach to content analysis. Concerns about validity and reliability were engaged throughout the research process and supported further by using researcher reflexivity and an independent researcher. The independent researcher analysed data separately and only after discussion and consensus being found between the two researchers were final categories and codes agreed upon and data analysis considered complete. Findings revealed that an HIV/AIDS workplace programme has a positive impact on the health-seeking behaviour of workers in the construction company used in this research. Respondents knew how HIV/AIDS is transmitted, how to prevent transmission and where to find HIV-testing treatment and support. In this case HIV-testing services can easily be accessed further facilitating respondents volunteering for HIV-testing. It was also found that family, friends and churches support HIV-testing behaviour by providing education, guidance and support to respondents encouraging behaviour change. On the other hand, respondents held that community members who had not benefited from an HIV/AIDS workplace programme such as theirs are exposed daily to the devastating effects of HIV leading to AIDS deaths and live in fear of the disease. Debilitating illness and eventual death is equated with an HIV-positive diagnosis which causes community members to believe it is better not to volunteer for HIV-testing than to ascertain one’s HIV-status. The HIV/AIDS workplace policy and xv programme on the other hand is seen to have provided respondents with HIV/AIDS knowledge enabling them to overcome their fear of an HIV-positive diagnosis and to volunteer for regular HIV-testing.
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More, Pontsho Elizabeth. "The importance of voluntary counselling and confidential testing for HIV in the workplace /." Link to the online version, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/746.

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Books on the topic "Voluntary Counseling and HIV testing"

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Yoder, P. Stanley. Voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV in Malawi: Public perspectives and recent VCT experiences. Calverton, Md: ORC Macro, 2004.

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Massachusetts. Dept. of Public Health. Adolescent HIV counseling and testing policy. Boston, Mass.]: The Dept., 1990.

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Ethiopia, UNICEF. Ethiopia: Youth-friendly voluntary counseling and testing. Addis Ababa]: UNICEF, 2004.

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Massachusetts. Dept. of Public Health. Recommended guidelines: Adolescent HIV counseling and testing. Boston, Mass.]: The Dept., 1990.

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New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Committee on Health. Public hearing , HIV testing, counseling and informed consent. New York, NY: En-De Reporting Services, 2006.

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San Francisco (Calif.). HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral and Partner Counseling and Referral Services. HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral and Partner Counseling and Referral Services (CTR/PCRS) report. San Francisco, CA: AIDS Office, City and County of San Francisco, Dept. of Public Health, 1998.

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Great Britain. Department of Health. Guidelines for pre-test discussion on HIV testing. (London): Department of Health, 1996.

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Family Health International (Organization). India Country Office. Protocol for child counseling on HIV testing, disclosure, and support. New Delhi: Family Health International, India Country Office, 2007.

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Moses, Philip F. HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC): The 5 year plan to scale up HIV testing and counselling services in Malawi, 2006-2010. [Lilongwe]: Ministry of Health, 2007.

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Namibia. Ministry of Health and Social Services. Report: National Testing Day, 9 May 2008. Windhoek: Republic of Namibia, Ministry of Health and Social Services, 2008.

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Book chapters on the topic "Voluntary Counseling and HIV testing"

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Janssen, Robert S., and Elizabeth A. Bolyard. "Programs for Routine, Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing of Patients in Acute-Care Hospitals." In AIDS Testing, 245–51. New York, NY: Springer New York, 1994. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-0867-9_14.

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Susan, Allen, Etienne Karita, Nicholas N’gandu, and Amanda Tichacek. "The Evolution of Voluntary Testing and Counseling as an HIV Prevention Strategy." In Preventing HIV in Developing Countries, 87–108. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47157-4_5.

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Golden, Rachel E., Charles B. Collins, Shayna D. Cunningham, Emily N. Newman, and Josefina J. Card. "Overview of Structural Interventions to Increase Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)." In Best Evidence Structural Interventions for HIV Prevention, 285–334. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7013-7_5.

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DiCarlo, Abby, Carrigan Parish, and Lisa Metsch. "HIV Testing and Counseling." In Encyclopedia of AIDS, 1–10. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9610-6_103-1.

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DiCarlo, Abby, Carrigan Parish, and Lisa R. Metsch. "HIV Testing and Counseling." In Encyclopedia of AIDS, 832–42. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7101-5_103.

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Denison, Julie A., Virginia A. Fonner, Caitlin E. Kennedy, and Michael D. Sweat. "HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention of HIV." In Encyclopedia of AIDS, 1–9. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9610-6_243-1.

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Denison, Julie A., Virginia A. Fonner, Caitlin E. Kennedy, and Michael D. Sweat. "HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention of HIV." In Encyclopedia of AIDS, 705–13. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7101-5_243.

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Farnham, Paul G. "Economic Evaluation of HIV Counseling and Testing Programs." In Handbook of Economic Evaluation of HIV Prevention Programs, 63–79. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1998. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1878-9_5.

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Doll, S. Lynda, and B. Meaghan Kennedy. "HIV Counseling and Testing: What Is It and How Well Does It Work?" In AIDS Testing, 302–19. New York, NY: Springer New York, 1994. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-0867-9_18.

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Imperato, Pascal James. "Public Health Service guidelines for counseling and antibody testing to prevent HIV infection and AIDS." In Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, 148–50. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0807-2_45.

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Conference papers on the topic "Voluntary Counseling and HIV testing"

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Astuti, Yuli, Yulia Lanti Retno Dewi, and Bhisma Murti. "The Effect of Self Efficacy on Voluntary Counseling and Testing of Hiv in Homosexual: A Meta-Analysis." In The 7th International Conference on Public Health 2020. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.68.

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Background: HIV-related stigma has been noted as a significant barrier to test acceptance in many contexts. Previous studies identified an individual’s confidence in their ability to cope with HIV infection, including the social consequence of potential stigma as important to the testing decision. HIV coping self-efficacy may increase opportunities to address the impact of HIV-related stigma on testing through interventions at the individual level. This study aimed to examine the effect of self-efficacy on voluntary counseling and testing of HIV in homosexual. Subjects and Method: This was meta-analysis and systematic review. Articles were collected from Google Scholar, PubMed, Springer Link, and Research Gate databases. Keywords used “Health belief model” OR “HBM” OR “Self efficacy” AND “VCT HIV” OR “HIV counseling” AND “Homosexual” OR “Gay” OR “MSM”. The inclusion criteria were full text, published articles from 2011 to 2020, and using cross-sectional study design. The articles were selected using PRISMA flow chart. The quantitative data were analyzed from Rebman 5.3. Results: A meta-analysis from 6 studies showed that strong self-efficacy improved VCT uptake in homosexual (aOR= 1.10; 95% CI= 1.06 to 1.14; p<0.001) with I2=54%. Conclusion: Strong self-efficacy improves VCT uptake in homosexual. Keywords: self-efficacy, voluntary counseling and testing, HIV, homosexual Correspondence: Yuli Astuti. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: yuliastuti1224@gmail.com. Mobile: 083821875621. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.68
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Lubis, Rahayu, Jemadi, and Surya Utama. "Profile Women Pregnancy with HIV Infection in Clinic Voluntary Counseling and Testing in Medan." In International Conference of Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental and Ramification Researches. SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.5220/0010078605720574.

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Lubis, Rahayu, Jemadi, and Ria Masniari Lubis. "Clinical Condition of HIV Patients with Opportunistic Infection in Clinic Voluntary Counseling and Testing." In International Conference of Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental and Ramification Researches. SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.5220/0010090407870789.

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Hubaybah, Hubaybah, Evy Wisudariani, and Usi Lanita. "Hiv/ Aids Prevention Program: A Mixed Method Study on the Implementation of Voluntary Counseling and Testing Services at Primary Health Center, Jambi." In The 7th International Conference on Public Health 2020. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.35.

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Background: The number of people infected HIV/ AIDS continues to increase, including in Jambi. The reports from January to September showed 51 people with HIV infection occurred in Jambi. The accessibility of HIV/ AIDS voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) services are important in high risk area. This study aimed to investigate the HIV/ AIDS prevention program through the implementation of voluntary counseling and testing services at primary health center, Jambi. Subjects and Method: The mix-method study was conducted at three locations, including Tanjung Pinang, Rawasari, and Pakuan Baru Community Health Centres, from March to May 2020. The study’s informants were HIV/ AIDS counselors, laboratorian/ pharmacists, and HIV / AIDS risk groups who visited the VCT clinic. The data were collected through in-depth interviews and direct observations. The data were reported descriptively. Results: The implementation of the VCT program was generally good (82%), i.e., counselors had attended the training at least once, and the education level of health workers was standard. The health professionals were friendly and used simple and understandable language to communicate with clients. The facilities and infrastructure showed that the cleanroom was clean, but the other facilities were still incomplete. There was only one door in the counseling room and the absence of an information board for the VCT service flow. Some of these HIV/ AIDS counselors also had responsibility for some other programs besides VCT services. There was a WhatsApp group with risk groups. Conclusion: The VCT program is well implemented. Some improvements in terms of periodic evaluation of the implementation of VCT services, upgrading staff skills and providing an adequate number of facilities and infrastructure. Keywords: VCT, HIV/ AIDS, counsellor Correspondence: Hubaybah. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi. Jl. Letjend Soeprapto No 33 Telanai Pura Jambi. Email: hubaybah@unja.ac.id. Mobile: +628117453224. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.35
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Wulan Purnama Sari, Ni Putu, and Anselmus Aristo Parut. "The Effect of HIV-Related Knowledge on The Willingnes to Participate in Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) Among Nursing Students." In 8th International Nursing Conference on Education, Practice and Research Development in Nursing (INC 2017). Paris, France: Atlantis Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/inc-17.2017.2.

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Mustafa, Fadhil Ilham, Nurfitri Bustamam, and Andri Pramesyanti. "Association between Compliance Level on Fixed-Dose Combination Antiretroviral Drug and CD4 Level among HIV Patients." In The 7th International Conference on Public Health 2020. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.03.

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Background: People living with HIV / AIDS (PLWHA) have weak immune systems and are prone to infection. Therefore, PLWHA must take antiretroviral (ARV) to maintain their immunity. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the level of adherence to taking ARV fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs and CD4 levels of HIV patients. Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Pengayoman Cipinang Hospital, Indonesia, in 2018. Total of 91 HIV patient over 17 years of age, had or had received FDC ARV therapy for at least 1 year, and did not experience drug-induced hepatitis were enrolled in this study. The dependent variable was CD4 level. The independent variable was level of adherence to taking ARV fixed-dose combination (FDC). The data were taken from the Voluntary Counseling and Testing Poli Pengayoman Cipinang Hospital. This study used secondary data from the Overview of HIV Care and ARV Therapy. The data were analyzed using Chi-square. Results: A total of 65.93% HIV patients had a good level of medication adherence and 79.12% had an increase of CD4 levels. There was a significant relationship between adherence to taking FDC ARV drugs and CD4 levels (OR = 6.50; 95% CI = 2.15 to 19.62; p<0.001), and it was statistically significant. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the level of adherence to taking FDC ARV drugs and CD4 levels. Therefore, patients must receive education and support to improve adherence to taking ARV drugs. Keywords: antiretroviral, CD4, fixed-dose combination, adherence to taking medication, people with HIV / AIDS Correspondence: Fadhil Ilham Mustafa. Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran, Jakarta. Jl. RS Fatmawati, Pondok Labu, South Jakarta. Email: fadhilimn@gmail.com. Mobile: 081283681755. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.03
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Pendergrass, Tyra M., Kimberly D. Hieftje, Lindsay R. Duncan, Trisha Arora, and Lynn E. Fiellin. "A Pilot Intervention to Encourage HIV Testing and Counseling Among Minority Adolescents." In TechMindSociety '18: Technology, Mind, and Society. New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3183654.3183675.

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van Heerden, Alastair, Xolani Ntinga, and Khanya Vilakazi. "The potential of conversational agents to provide a rapid HIV counseling and testing services." In 2017 International Conference on the Frontiers and Advances in Data Science (FADS). IEEE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/fads.2017.8253198.

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Abon, Sitti Hasnah Ema, Rafael Paun, and Marthen Robinson Pellokila. "FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF VOLUNTARY COUNSELING TESTING SERVICE AMONG LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER GROUPS IN KUPANG." In International Conference on Public Health. Masters Program in Public Health, Sebelas Maret University, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.26911/theicph.2017.066.

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Nita Situmorang, Lambok. "Association between Perceived Seriousness and the Use of Voluntary Counseling and Testing among Men who have Sex with Men in Pematangsiantar, North Sumatera." In The 4th International Conference on Public Health. Masters Program in Public Health Universitas Sebelas Maret, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.26911/theicph.2018.02.27.

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Reports on the topic "Voluntary Counseling and HIV testing"

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Maman, Suzanne, Jessie Mbwambo, Margaret Hogan, Gad Kilonzo, Michael Sweat, and Ellen Weiss. HIV and partner violence: Implications for HIV voluntary counseling and testing programs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Population Council, 2001. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/hiv2.1050.

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McCauley, Ann P. Equitable access to HIV counseling and testing for youth in developing countries: A review of current practice. Population Council, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/hiv15.1008.

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While many people get HIV-related counseling and testing, only those who receive pre- and post-test counseling, and test voluntarily, are participating in voluntary counseling and testing (VCT). The high rates of HIV infection among youth make it crucial to find programs to prevent infection. Because there is evidence that many adults benefit from VCT, there is increasing interest in extending these services to young people. VCT counseling helps adolescents evaluate their own behavior and its consequences. A negative test result offers the opportunity to recognize vulnerabilities and develop risk-reduction plans to adopt safe behaviors. Young people who test HIV-positive can receive referrals for care and have opportunities to discuss and understand what their HIV status means and what responsibilities they have to themselves and others as a result. Young women who are pregnant and test HIV-positive should be offered special care to safeguard their own health and minimize the risk of passing the virus to the baby. This report assesses the available evidence about the current status of VCT and youth in developing countries.
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de Walque, Damien, Paul Gertler, Ada Kwan, Christel Vermeersch, Jean de Dieu Bizimana, Agnes Binagwaho, Jeanine Condo, and Sergio Bautista-Arredondo. Using provider performance incentives to increase HIV testing and counseling services in Rwanda. Unknown, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.35648/20.500.12413/11781/ii191.

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Das, Rumeli, Kaushik Biswas, Pradeep Panda, M. E. Khan, and Rick Homan. Strengthening financial sustainability through integration of voluntary counseling and testing services with other reproductive health services. Population Council, 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh4.1162.

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Liambila, Wilson, Charlotte Warren, Saiqa Mullick, Ian Askew, Rick Homan, Ibrahim Mohammed, Robert Ayisi, et al. Feasibility, acceptability, effect, and cost of integrating counseling and testing for HIV within family planning services in Kenya. Population Council, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh4.1180.

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Mullick, Saiqa, Mantshi Menziwa, Nzwakie Mosery, Doctor Khoza, and Edwin Maroga. Feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness and cost of models of integrating HIV prevention and counseling and testing for HIV within family planning services in North West Province, South Africa. Population Council, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh4.1214.

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Baek, Carolyn, Tracy Creek, Lee Jones, Louis Apicella, Jennifer Redner, and Naomi Rutenberg. Evaluation of HIV counseling and testing in ANC settings and adherence to short course antiretroviral prophylaxis for PMTCT in Francistown, Botswana. Population Council, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/hiv2.1003.

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Foreit, James R. Postabortion family planning benefits clients and providers. Population Council, 2005. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh16.1006.

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A woman’s fertility can return quickly following an abortion or miscarriage, yet recent data show high levels of unmet need for family planning (FP) among women who have been treated for incomplete abortion. This leaves many women at risk of another unintended pregnancy and in some cases subsequent repeated abortions and abortion-related complications. It is thus vital for programs to provide a comprehensive package of postabortion care (PAC) services that includes medical treatment, FP counseling and services, and other reproductive health services such as evaluation and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV counseling and/or testing, and community support and mobilization. Providing FP services within PAC benefits clients and programs. Facilities that can effectively treat women with incomplete abortions can also provide contraceptive services, including counseling and appropriate methods. As stated in this brief, any provider who can treat incomplete abortion can also provide selected FP methods. Clients, providers, and programs benefit when FP methods are provided to postabortion clients at the time of treatment.
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Attracting youth to voluntary counseling and testing services in Uganda. Population Council, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/hiv15.1009.

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Little is known about the use of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) by youth, a group that comprises more than half of those newly infected with HIV. An exploratory study conducted in Nairobi, Kenya, and Kampala and Masaka in Uganda revealed that young people want information, confidentiality, low-cost HIV testing, and friendly, professional counseling. Two facilities in Kampala, the AIDS Information Center (AIC) and Naguru Teenage Information and Health Center (NTIHC), implemented new youth-oriented strategies to increase VCT utilization and satisfaction with services among young people. In 2001, AIC established a youth corner behind the regular adult clinic with a separate gate so youth could enter in privacy. In 2002, NTIHC began offering VCT two days per week. This brief presents findings from exit interviews conducted with youth 14–21 years old leaving services at AIC and NTIHC. It also draws on in-depth interviews with exit interview participants and on focus groups conducted with tested and untested youth.
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