Table 1 Content of couple-oriented post-test HIV counseling, as pilot-tested in the four study sites (2007-2008).
From: Couple-oriented prenatal HIV counseling for HIV primary prevention: an acceptability study
- Reminder of pre-test counseling messages | Standard post-test counseling components |
- Announcement of HIV status | |
- Standard counseling according to HIV status | |
- Identification of the partner and discussion about the type of relationship | Couple-oriented counseling components |
- Assessment of the level of couple communication regarding reproductive and HIV issues | |
- Discussion about HIV status disclosure of HIV, partner HIV counseling and testing, couple HIV counseling | |
- Provision of tools and strategies for the woman to address these issues with her partner | |
- Anticipation of partners' possible negative reactions and strategies to overcome them |