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Title: | Stake holder’s perception of HIV sero-discordant couples in western Kenya |
Authors: | E. Were, K Wools-, Kaloustian J., Baliddawa P, .O. Ayuo J., Sidle K., Fife |
Keywords: | Stakeholders Perception of HIV Sero-discordant couples western Kenya |
Issue Date: | 7-Jul-2008 |
Publisher: | Moi University |
Series/Report no.: | ;Vol. 85 No. 7 |
Abstract: | Objective: To describe the perceptions of key stakeholders regarding the counseling needs of HI V 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 HI V untested, HI V 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 HI V 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: Psycho-social support of HI V sero-discordant couples should include messages about the meaning, mechanisms and implications of sero-discordancy. Culturally appropriate HI Disclosure and safer sex messages are also needed to support these partnerships |
URI: | http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/526 |
Appears in Collections: | School of Medicine |
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