Table 4 Main categories and sub- categories. Nursing Officers
Category | Sub-categories | Illustrative quotes from respondents |
|---|---|---|
The importance of non-directive counseling and adequate preparation | Need to provide appropriate information and, supportive care. The importance of listening to women and respecting their views in order to foster mutual trust | To be honest, there was a positive response: “We have never been prepared like this before. It is good to feel adequately prepared”. Hence adequate preparation does enhance acceptance rates [2]. A large percentage of mothers agree, although there are few who disagree, but not totally. Sometimes they will ask questions and then give the issue more thought [6]. |
PITC was seen as a good approach regardless of its ethical dilemmas | Enhanced uptake of HIV test Presence of clinical guideline Disclosure Truth telling | I see PITC is good because we get many women here [1]. We have books for guidance purposes [2] The most difficult situation is when there is a couple a man and a woman, and when you get the results one is positive the other negative [4] |