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

• Main Authors: Kapanda Paul (Author), Nyirenda Lameck (Author), Kasonde Prisca (Author), Simumba Caroline (Author), Schwarzwalder Alison (Author), Torpey Kwasi (Author), Sanjana Parsa (Author), Kakungu-Simpungwe Matilda (Author), Kabaso Mushota (Author), Thompson Catherine (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The human resource shortage in Zambia is placing a heavy burden on the few health care workers available at health facilities. The Zambia Prevention, Care and Treatment Partnership began training and placing community volunteers as l...