Abstract HIV and AIDS VCT is an important strategy in managing HIV and AIDS pandemic
worldwide. However, the probability that individuals will avail themselves of the opportunity …

The purpose of the study was to examine the attitude, perception and psychosocial barriers
to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) …

The rate of HIV seroprevalence in Nigeria is troublesome because it is one of the highest
prevalence rates worldwide. As in most developing countries, vertical transmission from …

Background: It is not immediately clear if awareness campaigns against the HIV/AIDS have
filtered down the rural communities. Methods: This study ascertained awareness and …

ABSTRACT Rationale of the Study: The Gambia is a developing country and the majority of
the population are women. They need adequate support, information and knowledge to …

Background: HIV testing and counseling (HTC) plays a central role in specific prevention of
mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) interventions, as these interventions depend on the …

This study focused on perceptions and experiences of HIV counseling and testing. The
pregnant women's perceptions and experiences were assessed in order to gain insight into …

Aim: This study was carried to determine the prevalence of HIV and the acceptability of HIV
voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) in pregnancy as a strategy for the prevention of …

As PMTCT services are being decentralized to primary health centres, it becomes important
to understand the disposition of clients at this level to HIV counselling and testing (HCT) in …