The role of VCT in preventing HIV among female youths in selected parts of Luwingu district, Zambia.
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Date
2021
Authors
Satyele, Getrude
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The University of Zambia
Abstract
The main purpose of the study was is to examine the role of VCT in the Prevention of HIV among Female Youths in Selected Parts of Luwingu District. The study employed a qualitative approach particularly a descriptive case study design to collect and analysed data. The study objectives were: to find out the attitudes of female youths towards VCT uptake in selected parts of Luwingu district, to establish the benefits of VCT in the prevention of HIV among female youths in selected parts of Luwingu district, to ascertain the challenges that affect the role of female youths in the uptake of VCT in selected parts of Luwingu district and to suggest the possible measures to address the challenges affecting the role of VCT in the prevention of HIV among female youths in selected parts of Luwingu district. The study involved 30 respondents from selected parts of Luwingu the data were collected through unstructured interviews, and focused group discussion and thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. The result of the study shows that, VCT plays a significant role in preventing people from HIV in that when one knows his/her status, they can be able to make informed decision about their future. The study revealed that if VCT were well managed, accessible and conducive more youths can be tested counselled and know their results. It is likely that this would reduce stigma and fear attached to HIV and lead to more open approach to HIV and VCT related services. Among others, the study identified inadequate and conducive of VCT Centers or testing rooms, stigma, confidentiality and fear as major challenges affecting the accessibility to VCT Centers. Therefore measures are needed to improve on quality of VCT and primary health care generally for youths, paying specific attention to improve confidentiality of HIV status of clients.
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Thesis of Masters of Science in Counselling