Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Towolawi Adetayo

Publications

• Research Article
  Gender and HIV Testing Service Uptake: Trend in Northern Nigeria
  Author(s): Onu Kema Anthony, Towolawi Adetayo, Oluwasina Folajinmi, Onu Eugene A, Obioma Uchendu, Nwakanma Ikenna and Ogbang DorisOnu Kema Anthony, Towolawi Adetayo, Oluwasina Folajinmi, Onu Eugene A, Obioma Uchendu, Nwakanma Ikenna and Ogbang Doris
  
  HIV counseling and testing remains a fundamental entry point of care in limiting transmission of HIV/AIDS. Community outreaches serves the dual function of improving access to service and outcome of care through early linkages and subsequent initiation of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART). Gender and socio-cultural factors affects uptake of screening services and ultimately early treatment. This study therefore assessed gender-related HIV counseling and testing uptake and linkage to care among those who were tested. A review of data from 423 community outreaches conducted between August 2012 to July 2015 by AHF Nigeria in which information on socio-demographic characteristics, HIV counseling and testing and time to accessing care was obtained. Means and proportions were used to document the results. With a monthly Mean of 2650 [male 68.8% female 38%] clients counselled, tested and receive.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000638

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