Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Chitwa M

Publications

• Research Article
  Compliance to Positive Health, Dignity and Prevention Services among HIV Infected Index Partners in HIV Sero-Discordant Relationships in Nairobi County, Kenya
  Author(s): Akolo M, Gichuki R, Chitwa M, Kimani J and Osero JAkolo M, Gichuki R, Chitwa M, Kimani J and Osero J
  
  Introduction: This study evaluated compliance to Positive Health, Dignity and Prevention [PHDP] practice among index partners in HIV sero-discordant relationships in Nairobi County, Kenya. PHDP involves a set of interventions that helps people living with HIV lead a complete and healthy life besides reducing risk of HIV transmission. These interventions were adopted in Kenya in 2013 by the National AIDS and STI Control Program [NASCOP], Ministry of Health and the United States Government [USG] funded affiliates. The evaluation focused on demographic factors, knowledge, perception and challenges encountered while adopting PHDP practices among index client. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study design was used, 370 index partners in sero discordant relationship were recruited from three clinics within Nairobi County. The clinic’s patient registry was used to contact sequential.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000597

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