scholarly journals Increasing HIV counseling and testing services uptake among young people aged 15-24 years, a pilot intervention of soccer activities in Kpaduma II AMAC Local Government Area Federal Capital Territory Abuja Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
FO Agbaje
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Young People ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Hiv Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Counseling ◽  
Counseling And Testing ◽  
Pilot Intervention

scholarly journals Equitable access to HIV counseling and testing for youth in developing countries: A review of current practice

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann P. McCauley
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Young People ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Hiv Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Counseling ◽  
Voluntary Counseling And Testing ◽  
Counseling And Testing ◽  
Post Test

While many people get HIV-related counseling and testing, only those who receive pre- and post-test counseling, and test voluntarily, are participating in voluntary counseling and testing (VCT). The high rates of HIV infection among youth make it crucial to find programs to prevent infection. Because there is evidence that many adults benefit from VCT, there is increasing interest in extending these services to young people. VCT counseling helps adolescents evaluate their own behavior and its consequences. A negative test result offers the opportunity to recognize vulnerabilities and develop risk-reduction plans to adopt safe behaviors. Young people who test HIV-positive can receive referrals for care and have opportunities to discuss and understand what their HIV status means and what responsibilities they have to themselves and others as a result. Young women who are pregnant and test HIV-positive should be offered special care to safeguard their own health and minimize the risk of passing the virus to the baby. This report assesses the available evidence about the current status of VCT and youth in developing countries.

scholarly journals 1279. Prevalence of HIV Among the Youth Aged 15–24 in Nigeria: A Need to Increase Access for Young Adolescents to HIV Counseling and Testing

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S390-S390
Author(s):  
Ezinne Ezenekwe ◽  
Nevis Essien Uduak ◽  
Catherine Nnamani
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Hiv Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Counseling ◽  
Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background Nigeria with a population of over 173 million people, HIV/AIDS remains a growing public health issue. The people living with the virus are about 3.2 million and it is observed that there is an increase of new infection among the adolescents and young people. We decided to study the prevalence of HIV among young people aged 15–24 in the country. The country was divided into six regions for the purpose of this study. Methods We adapted the secondary data that were collected from the report of the National HIV/AIDS and reproductive survey (NARSH 2012) on Prevalence of HIV/AIDS on adolescents and young people in Nigeria in 2012. Data collection on the survey were from the primary source documents in health facilities that offer HIV/AIDS services Results Among the six geopolitical zones, South–South zone has the highest (4.9%) prevalence rate of HIV infection among the adolescents and young people, more than the National median prevalence of 3.6%, while south -East has the lowest prevalence of (1.1%). Results showed that adolescent and young people, aged 20–24 had higher prevalence of 3.2% while ages 15–19 had prevalence of 2.9%. Results from the segregated data by sex showed that between the ages (15–24), the prevalence is higher (3.3%) with female gender than the male (2.4%) counterpart. HIV/AIDS in Africa and Nigeria in particular has a feminine face due to culture of silence, early child marriage and religious barriers that forbids female gender to discuss issues around sexuality or seek reproductive health services at age 15. Conclusion The age limit for access to HIV counseling and testing (HCT) should be adjusted to include young people who are sexually active as early as age 15. Findings revealed that the legal framework on access to HCT (HIV Counselling and Testing), of WHO at 18 years and above have created a barrier to young people who are below 18 and are active sexually to access HCT as the Health personnel would ask for the parental consent. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals Transitioning couple’s voluntary HIV counseling and testing (CVCT) from stand-alone weekend services into routine antenatal and VCT services in government clinics in Zambia’s two largest cities

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. e0185142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mubiana Inambao ◽  
William Kilembe ◽  
Lauren A. Canary ◽  
Nancy L. Czaicki ◽  
Matilda Kakungu-Simpungwe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Counseling ◽  
Counseling And Testing

Impact of South-to-South Technical Assistance from Rwanda & Zambia in Couples Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing (CVCT) Achievements in 19 Countries

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (S1) ◽  
pp. A110-A110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurilign Ahmed ◽  
Ashley Appiagyei ◽  
Annie Mwaanga ◽  
Cortney Robinson ◽  
Robertine Sinabamenye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Hiv Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Counseling ◽  
Counseling And Testing
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