Addressing Gender Based Violence in HIV Testing and Counseling
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Sponsor
- Population Council
- Enrollment
- 500
- Primary Endpoint
- Comparison of HTC experiences
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The overarching goal of this study is to pilot an approach to HIV testing and counseling (HTC) that addresses intimate partner violence. The results of the study will fill an important gap in the literature and contribute to efforts by Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya-and the HIV and sexual and reproductive health field globally-to better address intimate partner violence in our work.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Lived in the community for at least one year
- •Aged 15-49 years
- •Satisfy gender requirement
Exclusion Criteria
- •Lack of informed consent
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Comparison of HTC experiences
Time Frame: 10 months
Number of ANC clients who meet an expected result of a survey with the intervention group (IPV/GBV-HTC) or with the control group (standard HTC). The score is based on answers given to attitudes toward study participant knowledge regarding IPV/GBV; awareness of IPV/GBV services; and agency regarding talking with their partner about HIV testing.