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Unraveling the Quality of HIV Counseling and Testing Services in the Public and Public Sectors in Zambia

This study examines HIV counseling and testing services in the public and private sectors, including private for-profit, NGO, and faith-based sectors in Copperbelt and Luapula in Zambia. The study used five primary data collection methods to gauge quality of these services, utilizing a mixed methods approach. The study shows concerning levels of underperformance in HIV counseling and testing services across the sectors, particularly in counseling about key risk-reduction methods.

This study was published in Health Policy and Planning in July 2014.