The role of HIV testing, counselling, and treatment in coping with HIV/AIDS in Uganda: a qualitative analysis Nyanzi-Wakholi B et al. - ART was preferred over traditional herbal treatment because it had clear dosages, expiry dates and was scientifically manufactured. Those that were not receiving ART bore myths and misconceptions about the effectiveness and side effects of ART, delaying the decision to seek treatment. Stigma and the attached concern of HIV/AIDS-related swift death, is a major barrier for VCT. [more...]
