Index Case HIV Testing Uptake and its Associated Factors at Oromia, Ethiopia.
Mustefa Adem HussenDawud KadireBilisumamulifna Tefera KefeniZakir AbduEshetu ChiloPublished in: Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (2024)
The uptake of index case HIV testing was moderately high. Additionally, factors such as HIV status disclosure, discussion of HIV with family, counseling of the index case, perception of the benefits of HIV testing for the index case, duration of clients on ART, and privacy maintenance during service delivery were significantly associated with index case HIV testing. To enhance index case testing, it is crucial to raise awareness and ensure client privacy during the initial HTC visit. Encouraging HIV status disclosure through discussion and promoting adherence to HIV medication is also recommended.