1. Provider Initiated HIV Counseling and Testing
Unit 8: Post Test Counseling Session: HIV Positive

2. Objectives
Describe the components of the post test HIV positive session
Describe key tasks to be accomplished in the post test HIV positive session.
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3. Provider-Initiated HIV Counseling and Testing Protocol
Inform Test Result is Positive and Provide Support (6)
Provide HIV Clinical Care Recommendations (7)
Address Disclosure and Partner Referral (8)
Address Risk Issues and Provide Referrals (9)
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4. Inform Test Result is Positive and Provide Support (6)
Inform HIV positive test result simply & clearly
Ensure understanding of the test result
Acknowledge the difficulty of the situation, but express confidence that the patient will cope & adjust
Ask if there is some one the patient can talk about their serostatus
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5. Provide HIV Clinical Care Recommendations (7)
Mention available medical care that can help the patient live longer and better life
Encourage the patient to get evaluation and treatment for HIV and provide referral
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6. Address Disclosure and Partner Referral (8)
Explore patient’s feelings & anticipate his/her partner’s reaction towards the positive HIV test result
Discuss possible approaches of disclosing positive HIV test result to partner
Emphasize the importance of Partner testing & referral
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7. Address Risk Issues and Provide Referrals (9)
Provide the following prevention messages:-
The best way to assure that his/her partner doesn’t get HIV or any other STIs is not to have sex
Advise to use condoms every time they have sex
Provide condom if available in the C&T room or provide information where to get it & demonstrate how to use
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