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Figure 8.4b Knowledge of ART for PMTCT* among women aged 15-54 years with last livebirth from 2003 to <strong>2007</strong>, by ANC attendance, <strong>Kenya</strong> <strong>2007</strong>.100Knowledgeable of ART for PMTCT (%)8060402076.358.375.00Last birth 2003-<strong>2007</strong>, AttendedANCLast birth 2003-<strong>2007</strong>, Did notattend ANCLast birth 2003-<strong>2007</strong>, TotalPopulationFigure 8.4b. Knowledge of ART for PMTCT was greater among women who attendedan ANC as compared to women who did not.*Among those women who correctly identified at least one mode of MTCTWomen whose last live birth was between 2003 and <strong>2007</strong> and who had correctly identified at least onemode of MTCT were asked about their knowledge of ART for PMTCT. Knowledge of antiretroviralpreventive therapy for PMTCT was significantly greater among women who attended an ANC (76.3%)compared to women who had not (58.3%).8.5 HIV COUNSELING AND TE<strong>STI</strong>NG AT ANC CLINICS, 2003-<strong>2007</strong>“Opt‐out” HIV testing is offered as part of the standard package of care for all pregnant womenattending maternal‐child health services, in line with the <strong>Kenya</strong>’s national PMTCT guidelines,following a policy change in 2004.The approach consists of:• Group pre‐test counseling of all women attending an ANC• After counseling, women can choose to “opt‐out” and not take an HIV test• HIV testing using a rapid‐testing method with same day results for those who opt to take thetest• Individual post‐test counselling for all those who have taken the test.<strong>KAIS</strong> <strong>2007</strong> 143

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