Implementation fidelity of provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling of tuberculosis patients under the National Tuberculosis Control Program in Kathmandu District of Nepal: an implementation research.

The key programmatic component of the PITC approach, uptake of HIV testing was conducted with concentrated outcomes, as reflected in the strong adherence as intended by the program with high exposure at every step of the PITC approach (Offered, Accepted and Attended) and followed by a positive trend in TB patients responsiveness in three out of five of the selected TB-DOTS centers.

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