Low rates of repeat HIV testing despite increased availability of antiretroviral therapy in rural Tanzania: findings from 2003-2010.
HIV counselling and testing (HCT) services can play an important role in HIV prevention by encouraging safe sexual behaviours and linking HIV-infected clients to antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, regular repeat testing by high-risk HIV-negative individuals is important for timely initiation of...
Main Authors: | Caoimhe Cawley, Alison Wringe, Raphael Isingo, Baltazar Mtenga, Benjamin Clark, Milly Marston, Jim Todd, Mark Urassa, Basia Zaba |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3633850?pdf=render |
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