Predictors of first follow-up HIV testing for couples' voluntary HIV counseling and testing in Ndola, Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We describe predictors of first follow-up testing for concordant negative and discordant couples seeking joint voluntary HIV counseling and testing in Ndola, Zambia, where cohabiting couples account for an estimated two-thirds of incident HIV infections.

Methods

Demographic and serostatus data were collected from couples' voluntary HIV testing and counseling and follow-up testing services implemented in government clinics. We calculated follow-up testing rates by serostatus and compared rates before and after the introduction of a Good Health Package (GHP).

Results

The follow-up testing rate from May 2011 to December 2012 was 12.2% for concordant negative (M-F-) couples and 24.5% for discordant (M+F- or M-F+) couples. Significant predictors of follow-up t

SUBMITTER: Czaicki NL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3981940 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature