Sources of VCT Information and Reasons for Use or Non Use of VCT Services by Young People in Selected Rural Locations in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorIreri, Anthony Muriithi
dc.contributor.authorMathuvi, Philomena
dc.contributor.authorNjagi, Joan
dc.contributor.authorNgugi, Mathew Piero
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-13T08:40:32Z
dc.date.available2022-10-13T08:40:32Z
dc.date.issued2012-01
dc.description.abstractThis study investigated the sources of VCT information and reasons why young people used or failed to use VCT services in selected rural VCT locations. A total of 110 participants (Male= 66; Female= 44), with an average age of 24.9 years (Male=24.9; Female=25.0) were involved. An exploratory descriptive survey design was used. Results indicate that media and friends are the major sources of VCT information, and that majority of the young people made their own decision to seek VCT services. Young people identified quest to know one’s HIV status, Illness, pregnancy and encouragement from friends as major reasons for using VCT. Fear of positive results, lack of youth-friendly services and not feeling at risk were given as the main reasons for not using the existing VCT services. Social support and increased use of internet- based arenas are suggested to help in translating awareness of VCT into action among young people.en_US
dc.identifier.citationIreri, A. M., Tumuti, D. W., Mathuvi, P. N., Njagi, J. M., Ngugi, M. P., Nyaga, H. G., & Karugu, N. I. (2012). Sources of VCT information and reasons for use or non use of VCT services by young people in selected rural locations in Kenya. Int. Soc. Sci. Tomorrow, 1(2), 1-8.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2277-6168
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/24326
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Social Science Tomorrowen_US
dc.subjectVCT informationen_US
dc.subjectuseen_US
dc.subjectyoung peopleen_US
dc.subjectrural VCT locationsen_US
dc.titleSources of VCT Information and Reasons for Use or Non Use of VCT Services by Young People in Selected Rural Locations in Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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