ABSTRACT The quantitative study on HIV client’s perception of Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) services was conducted in Muyumbu Health Center in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. The research purpose was to identify the correlation between HIV client’s perception and VcT services. The objectives were to determine the profile of the respondents as age, gender , marital status, education level , and occupation; to determine the level of HIV client’s perception, to determine the level of VCT services and the last was to establish if there was a significant relationship between the level of HIV client’s perception and VCT services. This study used a cross-section survey and a correlation design. The target population involved an average of 200 clients who attended VCI within a specific week with a sample size of 130. Random sampling was used in purpose of giving each member chance of being selected. Another part of respondents were four counselors. To meet the objectives, the data was collected using questionnaires. The data was presented, analyzed and interpreted using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)~ In general V~T provided good services rated a mean of 2~64 which affect HIV client to perceive services given at high level with a rate mean of 2.74. This justified a significant correlation between HIV client’s perception and VCr services.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preliminaries Page
Declaration A
Declaration B ii
Approval sheet iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Table of contents vii
List of table vii
List of abbreviation and acronyms x
Chapter Page
One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 4
Purpose of the Study 4
Research Objectives 5
Research Questions 5
Hypothesis 6
Scope 6
Significance of the Study 7
Operational Definitions of Key Terms 8
Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9
Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors/Experts 9
Theoretical Perspectives 10
Related Studies 11
vi I
Three METHODOLOGy 24
Research Design 24
Research Population 24
Sample Size 25
Sampling Procedure 26
Research Instrument 26
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 27
Data Gathering Procedures 28
Data Analysis 28
Ethical Considerations 30
Limitations of the Study 31
Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 32
OF DATA
Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 46
Findings 46
Conclusions 48
Recommendations 49
References 50
Appendices
Appendix I - Transmittal Letter 53
Appendix II - Appointment letter 54
Appendix III - Transmittal Letter for the respondents 55
Appendix IV — Clearance from ethics committee 56
Appendix V— Informed Consent 58
Appendix VI- Research Instruments 59
Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 64
Research, S. (2022). Hiv Client’s Perception of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services in Selected Muyumb Health Center Rwamagana, District —Rwanda.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/hiv-client-s-perception-of-voluntary-counselling-and-testing-services-in-selected-muyumb-health-center-rwamagana-district-rwanda
Research, SSA "Hiv Client’s Perception of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services in Selected Muyumb Health Center Rwamagana, District —Rwanda." Afribary. Afribary, 31 Oct. 2022, https://track.afribary.com/works/hiv-client-s-perception-of-voluntary-counselling-and-testing-services-in-selected-muyumb-health-center-rwamagana-district-rwanda. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
Research, SSA . "Hiv Client’s Perception of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services in Selected Muyumb Health Center Rwamagana, District —Rwanda.". Afribary, Afribary, 31 Oct. 2022. Web. 24 Dec. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/hiv-client-s-perception-of-voluntary-counselling-and-testing-services-in-selected-muyumb-health-center-rwamagana-district-rwanda >.
Research, SSA . "Hiv Client’s Perception of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services in Selected Muyumb Health Center Rwamagana, District —Rwanda." Afribary (2022). Accessed December 24, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/hiv-client-s-perception-of-voluntary-counselling-and-testing-services-in-selected-muyumb-health-center-rwamagana-district-rwanda