Perspectives and experiences of Zambian pregnant and postpartum women receiving two intervention models to increase uptake of male partner HIV testing.

This study explored the experiences of pregnant women who received two intervention models for increasing uptake of male partner HIV testing in antenatal settings. As part of a randomised trial, we interviewed twenty participants who received partner notification services only while 22 received the partner notification plus HIV self-testing. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.

A qualitative study of factors resulting in care delays for adults with meningitis in Zambia.

Background: Meningitis causes significant mortality in regions with high comorbid HIV and TB. Improved outcomes are hindered by limited understanding of factors that delay adequate care.

Methods: In-depth interviews of patients admitted to the University Teaching Hospital with suspected meningitis, their caregivers, doctors and nurses were conducted.