Table 7.

Quotations relating to linkage to counselling and care

Kenya	“by the time we introduce it we want all that information very clearly out in the public that if you are alone and doing this test and you are worried you have this fears there is always this number you can call and you know get the help, you are not alone in this.” (Government) “That is where the problem is, getting this people to understand that after the test there is care and treatment and support. That is why I was insisting on that (helpline) number being on the kit.” (NGO)
Malawi	“what would be critical is that anyone who wants to access the self-testing kit should first undergo counselling so that whatever the results they should have at least undergone that process of being able to understand the test they are about to take.” (Government)
South Africa	“… there needs to be clear instructions of how to get into care, what needs to be done if you test positive and if there could be a reliable helpline to call, that would be ideal. At the moment, there isn't a reliable helpline to call” (NGO) “… with HIV self-test there should be intensified publicity, education, awareness that you can test yourself. This is what you will do, this is where you will go to get your treatment or where you can get advice.” (Academic)