{"id":12456,"date":"2020-07-22T21:46:52","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T13:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aidsconcern.org.hk\/?page_id=12456"},"modified":"2021-06-09T07:31:47","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T07:31:47","slug":"shallwetalk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aidsconcern.org.hk\/en\/shallwetalk\/","title":{"rendered":"Shall we talk? HIV Self-test Support Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12457″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1595596810372{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″ css=”.vc_custom_1494849276341{padding-right: 1% !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text font_size=”large”]Shall<\/span>\u00a0we<\/span>\u00a0talk<\/span>?\u00a0 – AIDS Concern HIV Self-test\u00a0Support<\/span>\u00a0Service<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

AIDS Concern now offers an affordable and private counselling\u00a0service<\/span>\u00a0along with our self-test kits.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a service for people who cannot do an HIV test at the testing centre and would like to do their own test with some extra help.<\/p>\n

You may pick wherever you find comfortable to conduct the test. Simply reach out to our qualified counsellors and\u00a0we<\/span>\u00a0would walk you through the whole self-testing process via phone or online call.\u00a0We<\/span>\u00a0would help you get prepared both physically and mentally for the test and answer every question and doubt you might have.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1494849123858{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Step One<\/h5>

Purchase the HIV self-test from AIDS Concern website or health service centre. Opt for the HIV Self-test Support Service when making your order.<\/p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Step Two<\/h5>

After your purchase, our staff will give you a call to book you in.<\/p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Step Three<\/h5>

Perform your HIV self-test at a designated time with our professional counsellor.<\/p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Service Content” tab_id=”1595597023624-653d310a-4b9c”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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1. Pre-test\u202fcounselling,\u202fmight\u202finclude\u202fbut not limited to:<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Discussion on\u202freasons\u202fand concerns\u202fof testing<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Checking understanding of HIV infection<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Provide HIV risk assessment based on your\u202fsexual\u202fbehaviours<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    • Meaning of negative and positive results<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Preparation\u202fof possible positive diagnosis<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Information of\u202fsupport<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Informed consent\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Provide\u202fand explain\u202ftechnical information of the test\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. Step-by Step\u202ftesting\u202finstruction<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

      3. Post-test counselling and Test Result interpretation<\/span>,<\/span>\u202fmight\u202finclude\u202fbut not limited to:<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Follow up on\u202fquestions raised in\u202fpre-test counselling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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        • Suggestions on preventive measures<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n
        • More\u202finformation on\u202fHIV\/STI\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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          • Opportunity to\u202fask any\u202frelated questions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            4. Linkage to\u202freferral\u202fservice\u202fafter test<\/span>\u202f<\/span>(if necessary)<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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