Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Community-Based HIV Testing Strategies in Eastern Congolese Border Townships: Acceptance Rates and Treatment Adoption Impact

Kisii Ochieng, Department of Clinical Research, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18905927
Published: July 3, 2010

Abstract

Eastern Congolese border townships are facing a significant HIV epidemic, with limited healthcare resources and infrastructure. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews was employed to gather data from participants aged 18-45. Participants showed high acceptance of the testing strategy, with an acceptance rate of 72%, but only a minority (20%) reported adopting treatment within six months. Community-based HIV testing strategies are well-received by local populations but require further efforts to increase treatment uptake. Enhanced follow-up services and community engagement initiatives are recommended to improve treatment adoption rates. HIV Testing, Treatment Adoption, Community-Based Strategies, Eastern Congo Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Kisii Ochieng (2010). Community-Based HIV Testing Strategies in Eastern Congolese Border Townships: Acceptance Rates and Treatment Adoption Impact. African Animal Nutrition (Agri/Animal Science), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18905927

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African GeographyCommunity Health InterventionsHIV EpidemiologyQualitative ResearchQuantitative AnalysisTest Acceptance RatesTreatment Adherence Promotion

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