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dc.contributor.author | Were, Edwin O. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Kaloustian, Wools K. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Baliddawa, J. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Ayuo, P.O. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Sidle, J. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Fife, K. | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-07-27T12:13:52Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2021-07-27T12:13:52Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2009 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/4951 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Objective: To describe the perceptions of key stakeholders regarding the counselling needs of HIV sero-discordant couples as part of preparation for a clinical trial involving HIV sero-discordant couples. Design: Qualitative study using key informant and couple interviews. Setting: Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH). Subjects: A purposive sample of nine key informants and 31 couple interviews totaling 71 participants. The couple interviews consisted of HIV untested, HIV concordant (positive and negative) and discordant couples. Results: Seventy one individuals participated in nine key informant and 31 couple interviews. The responses identified the following as key issues in counselling HIV discordant couples: The need for education on the meaning of HIV sero-discordancy including potential sources of infection; assistance in disclosing HIV test results to one’s partner; discussion of the stigma surrounding formula feeding. Overall, the participants supported safer sexual practices in discordant partnerships. Conclusions: Psychosocial support of HIV sero-discordant couples should include messages about the meaning, mechanisms and implications of sero-discordancy. Culturally appropriate HIV- disclosure and safer sex messages are also needed to support these partnerships. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | East African Medical Journal | en_US |
dc.subject | Serodiscordant couples | en_US |
dc.subject | HIV treatment | en_US |
dc.title | Stakeholders perception of HIV sero-discordant couples in western Kenya | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
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