High acceptance of home-based HIV counseling and testing in an urban community setting in Uganda

High acceptance of home-based HIV counseling and testing in an urban community setting in Uganda

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>HIV testing is a key component of prevention and an entry point into HIV/AIDS treatment and care however, coverage and access to testing remains low in Uganda. Home-Based HIV Counseling and Testing (HBHCT) has potential to increase a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Mugerwa Micheal, List Justin, Sempeera Hassard, Sekandi Juliet N, Asiimwe Stephen, Yin Xiaoping, Whalen Christopher C
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2011-09-01
Series:	BMC Public Health
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/730

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