Table 2 Characteristics of the seven VCT researched
Sub-region-VCT | Year of implementation | Team | Internal activities (with vulnerable population groups, general population, harm reduction) | External activities (with vulnerable population groups, general population, harm reduction) | Prevention supplies | Tecnological profilea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-region I | ||||||
A | 1992 | 4 counselors 1 receptionist | Individual counseling Rapid test: HIV, syphilis, HVB, HVC. Client-initiated Testing center for pregnant women and clients with tuberculosis | Not reported | Male condoms | Diagnosis |
B | 1995 | 1 counselor and 1 support counselor 1 nursing technician | Individual and group counseling Rapid test: HIV, syphilis, HVB, HVC. Client-initiated Testing center for pregnant women and TB | Not reported | Male condoms | Diagnosis |
Sub-region II | ||||||
C | 1992 | 5 counselors 2 receptionists | Individual and group counseling Conventional test: HIV, syphilis, HVB, HVC HIV rapid test Client-initiated | Intervention with sex workers | Male and female condoms | Care and Prevention |
D | 1995 | 3 counselors 4 receptionists | Individual counseling Conventional test: HIV. Occasional offer tests for syphilis, HVB and HVC Client-initiated | School interventions | Male and female condom | Diagnosis |
Sub-region III | ||||||
E | 1993 | 1 counselor and 1 more for support | Individual counseling Conventional test: HIV, syphilis, HVB, HVC Client-initiated | Intervention with harm reduction program for drug users | Male and female condom | Diagnosis |
Sub-region IV | ||||||
F | No date | 12 counselors 4 receptionists | Individual and group counseling Conventional and rapid test: HIV, syphilis, HVB, HVC Client-initiated | Mobile VCT service | Care and Prevention | |
Sub-region V | ||||||
H | 1992 | 2 counselors 1 receptionist | Individual counseling Conventional and rapid test: HIV, syphilis, HVB, HVC Client-initiated | Educational actions with regional businesses and schools | Male condoms | Diagnosis |