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Tablet-based disclosure counselling for HIV-infected children, adolescents, and their caregivers: a pilot study

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 17 , issue 3, pages: 249–258

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2018.1509101

Author(s): Megan S McHenryIndiana University School of Medicine, USA, Edith ApondiAcademic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), Kenya, Carole I McAteerIndiana University School of Medicine, USA, Winstone M NyandikoAcademic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), Kenya, Lydia J FischerIndiana University School of Medicine, USA, Ananda R OmbitsaAcademic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), Kenya, Josephine AluochAcademic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), Kenya, Michael L ScanlonIndiana University School of Medicine, USA, Rachel C VreemanIndiana University School of Medicine, USA,

Keywords: counselling tools, electronic resources, HIV, mental health, tablet computers, youth,

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Background: Overwhelmed, under-trained medical staff working in resource-limited settings need efficient resources for HIV disclosure counselling. The objective of this study was to describe providers’ experiences using tablet computers for disclosure-related counselling with HIV-infected children and their caregivers in western Kenya, with additional perspectives from adolescents.

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