The forgotten half of the equation: randomized controlled trial of a male invitation to attend couple voluntary counselling and testing.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Increased male participation in antenatal care and uptake of couple voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV could reduce horizontal and vertical HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

Randomized controlled trial to compare pregnant women's acceptance of written invitations for VCT and pregnancy information sessions (PISs) - the control group - for their male sexual partners (MSPs) and uptake of VCT among these pregnancy partners in Khayelitsha, South Africa.

Results

All women in the study accepted the invitation letters and agreed to invite their pregnancy partners to attend for VCT or PIS as requested. Thirty-five percent (175 of 500) pregnant women given VCT invitations for their partners brought their MSPs for antenatal clinic visit compa

SUBMITTER: Mohlala BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3514892 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature