What is the setup at VCTC?
Ans. VCTC is not a place just for testing a sample for HIV, but much more than that. One of the basic elements involved is a confidential discussion between the client and the trained counselor and the focus is on emotional and social issues related to possible or actual HIV infection. The aim of the VCTC is to reduce psycho-social stress and provide the client with information & support necessary to make decisions-therefore it needs a private and peaceful setting.
Ans. VCTC is not a place just for testing a sample for HIV, but much more than that. One of the basic elements involved is a confidential discussion between the client and the trained counselor and the focus is on emotional and social issues related to possible or actual HIV infection. The aim of the VCTC is to reduce psycho-social stress and provide the client with information & support necessary to make decisions-therefore it needs a private and peaceful setting. Separate enclosures for Male & Female clients have been set up to provide confidential environment for encouraging disclosure and providing I.P.C. For the effective functioning of the VCTCs, two trained counselors and one laboratory technician have been provided in each VCTC. In order to ensure that the result of the HIV test is given on same day to the individual after post-test counseling, Rapid HIV Test Kits have been supplied to these centers. Or Client is asked to meet the same counselor for post-s test counseling on ap
