Patient’s Characteristics that Influence Provider Initiated HIV Testing and Counselling Service Uptake in Siaya County, Western Kenya
Publication Date
2021Author
Vincent O. Ibworo, and Anne Ayieko Ibworo.
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) contributes 29.3% of all deaths in Kenya and is among leading causes of mortality in the
Country. Kenya National HIV prevalence is at 4.9% with 38% of people living with HIV unaware of
their HIV status, hence the need to assess patient’s characteristics that influence Provider Initiated
HIV Testing and Counseling (PITC) service uptake.