PREVIEW

Promoting uptake of child HIV testing: an evaluation of the role of a home visiting program for orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa

July 11, 2016
Authors: Tonya R. Thurman, Brian Luckett, Tory Taylor & Melissa Carnay
Organization: AIDS Care

Home visiting is a key service in OVC programs in order to provide psychosocial support and referrals for many types of services.  Few studies have been done, however, on the effectiveness of home visiting for increasing update of HIV testing and counseling.  This study looks at the impact of a home visiting program in South Africa on increase of HIV testing and services.