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I don’t know what I am doing because I am doing everything: perceptions and experiences of nurses about HIV counselling and testing among children in Free State Province, South Africa

August 2, 2016
Authors: Abiola O. Olaleyea, Yolisa Tsibolanec, Lydia Van-Turhac, Sibongile Monarenga, Perpetual Chikobvuc, Mohlouoa Sam Bolemec, & Celicia Serenata
Organization: AIDS Care

The purpose of this qualitative research study is to explore the perceptions and describe the experiences of professional nurses regarding HIV counseling and testing among children. Data was collected via a series of focus group discussions and highlights some of the challenges faced by health care providers including obtaining consent for testing from caregivers as well as work overload.