THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HIV COUNSELLING AND TESTING (HCT) SERVICES, AND HIV PREVALENCE IN JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE, A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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https://doi.org/10.70659/gjhib.v2i12.80Keywords:
HIV counselling and testing (HCT) services, HIV prevalence, JubaAbstract
Background
The escalating prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Juba, Central Equatoria State, necessitates effective and multifaceted prevention strategies. This study determined the relationship between HIV counselling and testing (HCT) services and HIV prevalence in Juba, Central Equatoria State.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study design was employed, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Data were collected through surveys and interviews with 142 participants, including healthcare providers and residents of Juba. Statistical analyses were conducted using regression models and correlation matrices to evaluate the impact of the HIV prevention strategies. The study was conducted in Juba, the largest city and capital of Central Equatorial State, South Sudan, an area with diverse demographics and significant HIV/AIDS challenges.
Results
Participants predominantly had secondary education 56(39%) and 40(28%) of the participants were traders, 90.9% of respondents agreed that it is very important for anyone to go for HIV Counselling & Testing, 83.3% of respondents agreed that counselling schedules in health centers are known, 90.1% of respondents agreed that counselling and testing (HCT) is increasing access to treatment (ART inclusive) and care in their community and 58.3% of respondent agreed that counsellors/counselling assistants are available all the time, 72% of the respondents agreed that people in Juba receive HIV test results from their counselor without waiting for too long.
Conclusion
HCT was a very significant predictor affecting HIV/AIDS prevalence in Juba, and under the HCT dimension, it was noted that several factors were affecting HIV/AIDS prevalence in Juba.
Recommendations
CAP-AIDS Juba, in its research, has approved that a Participatory Radio Campaign Model has a great impact not only on upscaling HCT but also on male participation.
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