HORIZONS
Publications/Resources

Voluntary Counseling and Testing
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2008
Denison, Julie A., Kevin R. O’Reilly, George P. Schmid, Caitlin E. Kennedy, and Michael D. Sweat. “HIV voluntary counseling and testing and behavioral risk reduction in developing countries: A meta-analysis, 1990–2005,” AIDS and Behavior 12(3): 363–373. (abstract)

Kiragu, Karusa, Mutinta Nyumbu, Thabale J. Ngulube, Panganani Njobvu, Chilufya Mwaba, Arthur Kalimbwe, and Spike Bradford. “Caring for caregivers: An HIV/AIDS workplace intervention for hospital staff in Zambia—Evaluation results,” Horizons Final Report. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

2007
Khan, Hena. "India: Are PPTCT programs an entry point to other HIV and reproductive health services?" Horizons Report, June. Washington, DC: Population Council. (full text)

Mackenzie, Caroline and Karusa Kiragu. “Should voluntary counseling and testing counselors address alcohol use with clients? Findings from an operations research study in Kenya,” Horizons Research Update. Nairobi: Population Council. (PDF)

Mahendra, Vaishali S., Rupa Mudoi, Archana Oinam, Venkat Pakkela, Avina Sarna, Sucheta Panda, Ashok Rau, L. Birendrajit Singh, and Naomi Rutenberg.  “Continuum of care for HIV-positive women accessing programs to prevent parent-to-child transmission: Findings from India,” Horizons Final Report. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

2006
Denison, Julie A., Nalakwanji Lungu, Wendy A. Dunnett-Dagg, Ann McCauley, and Michael D. Sweat. “Social relationships and adolescents’ HIV counseling and testing decisions in Zambia,” Horizons Research Summary. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

Díaz, Juan, Magda Chinaglia, Sheri Lippman, Julie Pulerwitz, Cristina Ogura, and Maeve Mello. “Addressing the HIV prevention, testing, and treatment needs of mobile populations: Focus on truckers in Brazil,” Horizons Research Update. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

Khan, Hena. "Alcohol and HIV services: Study finds Kenyan counselors need support to handle alcohol use among clients," Horizons Report, June. Washington, DC: Population Council. (full text)

———. "On the frontlines: Kenyan health workers confront HIV-related challenges at work and home," Horizons Report, June. Washington, DC: Population Council. (full text)

———. "Testing on the road: Brazilian study finds support for VCT among truckers," Horizons Report, December. Washington, DC: Population Council. (full text)

Khan, Hena, Alison Lee, and Ellen Weiss (eds.). "HIV testing," Horizons Report, December. Washington, DC: Population Council. (full text)

Kiragu, Karusa, Murungaru Kimani, Changu Manathoko, and Caroline Mackenzie. “Teachers matter: Baseline findings on the HIV-related needs of Kenyan teachers,” Horizons Research Update. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

2005
"Studies in brief: Kampala, Uganda—Study highlights ways to increase VCT uptake and satisfaction among youth," Horizons Report, June. Washington, DC: Population Council. (Contact horizons@popcouncil.org for a copy)

USAID. "Study findings help improve HIV/AIDS services," Success Story: South Africa. Washington, DC: USAID. (offsite PDF)

2004
McCauley, Ann P. “Equitable access to HIV counseling and testing for youth in developing countries: A review of current practice,” Horizons Report. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

McCauley, Ann, Milka Juma, Edward Kirumira, Nelson Kakande, Scott Geibel, C. Hitimana-Lukanika, Daniel Lukenge, and Edith Mukisa. "Attracting youth to voluntary counseling and testing services in Uganda," Horizons Research Summary. Washington, DC: Population Council. (full text)

YRG CARE, International HIV/AIDS Alliance, and Horizons Program. "Expanding care and support in South India: Scaling up YRG CARE's patient-centered approach," Horizons Final Report. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

2003
Baek, Carolyn. "How implementing PMTCT services expands HIV prevention and care: Evaluation finds multiple benefits for facilities, clients," Horizons Report, December. Washington, DC: Population Council. (Contact horizons@popcouncil.org for a copy)

Dadian, Margaret. "Studies in brief: KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa—Situation analysis examines availability, quality of integrated services," Horizons Report, December. Washington, DC: Population Council. (Contact horizons@popcouncil.org for a copy)

Horizons Program and SHARAN. PLHA-friendly Achievement Checklist. Washington, DC: Population Council. (full text)

Maman, Suzanne, Jessie K. Mbwambo, Nora M. Hogan, Ellen Weiss, Gad P. Kilonzo, and Michael D. Sweat. “High rates and positive outcomes of HIV-serostatus disclosure to sexual partners: Reasons for cautious optimism from a voluntary counseling and testing clinic in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,” AIDS and Behavior 7(4): 373–382.

Ndhlovu, Lewis, Catherine Searle, Robert Miller, Andrew Fisher, Ester Snyman, and Nancy Sloan. "Reproductive health services in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: A situation analysis study focusing on HIV/AIDS services," Horizons Final Report. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

"Reproductive health services in KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa: A situation analysis study focusing on HIV/AIDS services," Horizons Research Update. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

Rutenberg, Naomi, Chipepo Kankasa, Ruth Nduati, Dorothy Mbori-Ngacha, Margaret Siwale, Scott Geibel, and Louis Apicella. "HIV voluntary counseling and testing: An essential component in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV," Horizons Research Summary. Washington, DC: Population Council. (full text)

2002
Dadian, Margaret. "The continuum of care in action," Horizons Report, December. Washington, DC: Population Council. (Contact horizons@popcouncil.org for a copy)

Maman, Suzanne, Jessie Mbwambo, Nora Hogan, Gad Kilonzo, Jacquelyn Campbell, Ellen Weiss, and Michael Sweat. “HIV-positive women report more lifetime partner violence: Findings from a voluntary counseling and testing clinic in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,” American Journal of Public Health 92(8): 1331–1337.

2001
Dadian, Margaret. "Study examines package of services for prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission," Horizons Report, Spring. Washington DC: Population Council. (Contact horizons@popcouncil.org for a copy)

"HIV and partner violence: Implications for HIV voluntary counseling and testing programs," Horizons Research Summary. Washington, DC: Population Council. (full text)

Horizons Program, Kenya Project Partners, and Uganda Project Partners. "HIV voluntary counseling and testing among youth: Results from an exploratory study in Nairobi, Kenya, and Kampala and Masaka, Uganda," Horizons Baseline Report. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

Knapp, Carolyn. "HIV and partner violence: What are the implications for voluntary counseling and testing," Horizons Report, Spring. Washington, DC: Population Council. (Contact horizons@popcouncil.org for a copy)

MacQuarrie, Kerry. "Making VCT more youth-friendly: Designing services to reach young people," Horizons Report, Spring. Washington, DC: Population Council. (Contact horizons@popcouncil.org for a copy)

Maman, Suzanne, Jessie Mbwambo, Margaret Hogan, Gad Kilonzo, Michael Sweat, and Ellen Weiss. "HIV and partner violence: Implications for HIV voluntary counseling and testing programs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania," Horizons Final Report. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF)

"Voluntary HIV counseling and testing: Will it attract youth?" Horizons Research Update. Washington, DC: Population Council. (full text)
 

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