The Quality of HIV Testing Services for Adolescents in Cape Town, South Africa: Do Adolescent-Friendly Services Make a Difference?

Catherine Mathews; Sally J. Guttmacher; Alan J. Flisher; Yolisa Y. Mtshizana; Tobey Nelson; Jean McCarthy; Vanessa Daries

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.05.009

The Quality of HIV Testing Services for Adolescents in Cape Town, South Africa: Do Adolescent-Friendly Services Make a Difference?

Catherine Mathews, Sally J. Guttmacher, Alan J. Flisher, Yolisa Y. Mtshizana, Tobey Nelson, Jean McCarthy, Vanessa Daries

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Abstract

We used adolescent simulated clients to evaluate whether HIV testing services in clinics participating in an adolescent-friendly initiative in Cape Town were superior to regular clinic services. We found improved accessibility to HIV testing, but no impact on adolescent's experience of negative attitudes from health workers and confidentiality breaches.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	188-190
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume	44
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.05.009
State	Published - Feb 2009

Keywords

Adolescent reproductive health
HIV testing
Health services
Service quality
South Africa

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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