1. Provider Initiated HIV Counseling and Testing
Unit 7: Post Test Counseling Session: HIV Negative

2. Objectives
Describe the components of the post test HIV negative session
Describe key tasks to be accomplished in the post test HIV negative session.
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3. Provider-Initiated HIV Counseling and Testing Protocol
Inform Test Result
is Negative (4)
Address
Partner Referral and Motivate Patient to Reduce Risk (5)
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4. Inform Test Result is Negative (4)
Provide HIV test result simply & clearly
Explain the meaning of HIV negative result
Recommend an HIV test after 12 weeks for recent exposures (window period)
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5. Address Partner Referral and Motivate Patient to Reduce Risk (5)
Mention that HIV is common & the client need to take certain steps to stay un-infected
Inform that partner should be referred for an HIV test
Provide Preventive messages for HIV negative patients
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6. Key Points for HIV Negative Patients
Advise the patient to have a repeat HIV test in 12 weeks.
Provide the following prevention messages:-
- ask partner to be tested
- both partners to be faithful to each other
- not have sex until the partner is tested
- use condoms every time they have sex with someone whom they do not know their status or is HIV positive
Provide condom if available in the C&T room or provide information where to get it
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