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Author(s) -
Keizer, H. A.,
Menheere, P.,
Platen, Petra,
Hollmann, W.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
european journal of clinical investigation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.164
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1365-2362
pISSN - 0014-2972
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2362.1990.tb02273.x
Subject(s) - citation , computer science , library science , information retrieval
Background: HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) is mandatory for prevention, care, and treatment and support services among pregnant women. However its uptake is low in Ethiopia therefore this study tried to assess the gaps in Arsi zone on factors affecting utilization of provider initiated HIV testing and counseling among pregnant women. Objectives: To assess utilization of Provider Initiated HIV Testing and Counseling (PITC) and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care service. Methods: Facility based cross-sectional study was conducted among 354 pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) service in randomly selected public health facilities of Arsi Zone from June 1 to July 3