Implementation of couples’ voluntary HIV counseling and testing services in Durban, South Africa
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Implementation of couples’ voluntary HIV counseling and testing services in Durban, South Africa
BACKGROUND Couples' voluntary HIV counseling and testing (CVCT) is an evidence-based intervention that significantly reduces HIV incidence in couples. Despite the high prevalence of HIV and HIV couple serodiscordance in South Africa, there are few CVCT services. METHODS From February-June 2013, The Rwanda Zambia HIV Research Group provided support, training, and technical assistance for local...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Public Health
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-1959-z