24.2.1  The five steps in PITC

The flow chart in Figure 24.1 illustrates the five key steps involved in PITC. As PITC is central for the work of Health Extension Practitioners, we will focus on PITC for the remainder of this study session. Each step will be explained in detail.

The five steps involved in provider-initiated testingand counselling (PITC).
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Figure 24.1  The five steps involved in provider-initiated testing and counselling (PITC).

24.2  Modes of delivering HIV counselling and testing

24.3  Step 1:  How to recommend HIV testing