dc.contributor.author |
E. Were, K |
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dc.contributor.author |
Wools-, Kaloustian |
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dc.contributor.author |
J., Baliddawa |
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dc.contributor.author |
P, .O. Ayuo |
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dc.contributor.author |
J., Sidle |
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dc.contributor.author |
K., Fife |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2018-02-12T09:26:59Z |
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dc.date.available |
2018-02-12T09:26:59Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2008-07-07 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/526 |
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dc.description.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 |
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dc.description.sponsorship |
Bill and Melinda Gates F oundation
of Washington and I ndiana U niversity, USA . |
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dc.language.iso |
en_US |
en_US |
dc.publisher |
Moi University |
en_US |
dc.relation.ispartofseries |
;Vol. 85 No. 7 |
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dc.subject |
Stakeholders |
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dc.subject |
Perception of HIV |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Sero-discordant couples |
en_US |
dc.subject |
western Kenya |
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dc.title |
Stake holder’s perception of HIV sero-discordant couples in western Kenya |
en_US |
dc.type |
Article |
en_US |