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Table 3 Comparison of counseling provided by lay counsellors and HCWs from client exit interviews (n = 95)

From: Task-shifting HIV counselling and testing services in Zambia: the role of lay counsellors

Question

% of clients responding "yes" who were counseled by

 
 

Lay Counsellors

HCWs

p-value

Did staff/counsellor fully explain what to expect at the CT site?

98.5%

96.4%

p > 0.05

Did the counsellor make you comfortable talking to him/her?

97.0%

100.0%

p > 0.05

Did the counsellor display good skills in his/her counselling session?

98.5%

96.4%

p > 0.05

Were you given the necessary information you need about HIV/AIDS?

94.0%

100.0%

p > 0.05

Did the counsellor help you to identify ways of reducing your exposure to HIV?

94.0%

100.0%

p > 0.05

Overall, were the services you received at the CT centre satisfactory?

97.0%

100.0%

p > 0.05