Barriers to HIV testing uptake among men in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
M Hlongwa, T Mashamba-Thompson… - African Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: HIV testing among men remains low globally and in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
in particular, when compared with their female counterparts. The aim of this study was to …
in particular, when compared with their female counterparts. The aim of this study was to …
Was the “ABC” approach (abstinence, being faithful, using condoms) responsible for Uganda's decline in HIV?
EM Murphy, ME Greene, A Mihailovic… - PLoS …, 2006 - journals.plos.org
Background to the Debate Uganda is one of the few African countries where rates of HIV
infection have fallen, from about 15 percent in the early 1990s to about five percent in 2001 …
infection have fallen, from about 15 percent in the early 1990s to about five percent in 2001 …
Predictors of HIV testing among youth in sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study
Introduction In spite of a high prevalence of HIV infection among adolescents and young
adults in sub-Saharan Africa, uptake of HIV testing and counseling among youth in the …
adults in sub-Saharan Africa, uptake of HIV testing and counseling among youth in the …
Determinants of knowledge of HIV status in South Africa: results from a population-based HIV survey
K Peltzer, G Matseke, T Mzolo, M Majaja - BMC public health, 2009 - Springer
Background Over 30% of women and men in the South African national HIV household of
2005 indicated that they had previously been tested for HIV (of which 91% were aware of …
2005 indicated that they had previously been tested for HIV (of which 91% were aware of …
Voluntary counselling and testing: uptake, impact on sexual behaviour, and HIV incidence in a rural Zimbabwean cohort
Objectives: To examine the determinants of uptake of voluntary counselling and testing
(VCT) services, to assess changes in sexual risk behaviour following VCT, and to compare …
(VCT) services, to assess changes in sexual risk behaviour following VCT, and to compare …
Masculinity, social context and HIV testing: an ethnographic study of men in Busia district, rural eastern Uganda
Background Uptake of HIV testing by men remains low in high prevalence settings in many
parts of Africa. By focusing on masculinity, this study explores the social context and …
parts of Africa. By focusing on masculinity, this study explores the social context and …
Barriers and facilitators associated with HIV testing uptake in South African health facilities offering HIV Counselling and Testing
A Mwisongo, N Mohlabane, B Tutshana… - Health SA …, 2016 - journals.co.za
Background: The scale-up of HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) in South Africa to 4500
public health facilities and the service's provision in mobile and non-medical sites was …
public health facilities and the service's provision in mobile and non-medical sites was …
Who gets tested for HIV in a South African urban township? Implications for test and treat and gender-based prevention interventions
KK Venkatesh, P Madiba, G De Bruyn… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Background: With increasing calls for linking HIV-infected individuals to treatment and care
via expanded testing, we examined sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics …
via expanded testing, we examined sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics …
“It is always better for a man to know his HIV status”–A qualitative study exploring the context, barriers and facilitators of HIV testing among men in Nairobi, Kenya
HIV testing services are an important component of HIV program and provide an entry point
for clinical care for persons newly diagnosed with HIV. Although uptake of HIV testing has …
for clinical care for persons newly diagnosed with HIV. Although uptake of HIV testing has …
Male perspectives on incorporating men into antenatal HIV counseling and testing
DA Katz, JN Kiarie, GC John-Stewart, BA Richardson… - PloS one, 2009 - journals.plos.org
Background Male partner involvement in antenatal voluntary HIV counseling and testing
(VCT) has been shown to increase uptake of interventions to reduce the risk of HIV …
(VCT) has been shown to increase uptake of interventions to reduce the risk of HIV …