What is the setup at ICTC?
Ans. ICTC is not a place just for testing a sample for HIV, but much more than that. One of the basic elements involved is a confidential discussion between the client and the trained counsellor and the focus is on emotional and social issues related to possible or actual HIV infection. The aim of the ICTC is to reduce psycho-social stress and provide the client with information & support necessary to make decisions, therefore it needs a private and peaceful setting.
Ans: ICTC is not a place just for testing a sample for HIV, but much more than that. One of the basic elements involved is a confidential discussion between the client and the trained counsellor and the focus is on emotional and social issues related to possible or actual HIV infection. The aim of the ICTC is to reduce psycho–social stress and provide the client with information & support necessary to make decisions, therefore it needs a private and peaceful setting. Separate enclosures for male & female clients have been set up to provide confidential environment for encouraging disclosure and providing IPC. For the effective functioning of the ICTCs, two trained counsellors and one laboratory technician have been provided in each ICTC.
