Unit of analysis | Black MSM | White MSM | HIV counselors | HIV testing clinic managers |
---|---|---|---|---|
Number of FGD | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Total # in FGD | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
Have similar services been offered? | No | No | No | No |
Should couple meet 3-month history criteria? | No: MSM want to be able to come in when they’re pre-sexual, too. | No: MSM want to be able to come in when they’re pre-sexual, too. | No: No time limit should be placed on couple history so that new couples can feel protected, too. | No: They said this reinforces stigma and increases risky behavior |
Opinions on sign-in process & consent process | Entry-forms and consent forms should be completed separately | Entry-forms and consent forms should be completed separately | Entry-forms and consent forms should be completed separately | Entry-forms and consent forms should be completed separately |
Opinions on service overview | Opt-out clause should only be given once | Ground rules need to be made clear | Opt-out and ground rules good | Opt-out and ground rules good |
Ground rules are good | Should remind couple that they will hear each other’s results right before delivering them | Need to remind couples of confidentiality throughout session | Need to remind couples of confidentiality throughout session | |
Opinions on agreement counseling | Role-play is good | History of service is not relevant | Role-play is good and feel able to facilitate | Role-play is good and feel able to facilitate |
Role-play is good | ||||
Opinions on delivery of test results | Should be delivered verbally | Should be delivered verbally | Should be delivered verbally | Should be delivered verbally |
Positive should always be delivered first if sero-discordant | Positive should always be delivered first if sero-discordant | Positive should always be delivered first if sero-discordant | Positive should always be delivered first if sero-discordant | |
Should tell people “results are the same” before delivering results | Should tell people “results are the same” before delivering results | Should tell people “results are the same” before delivering results | Should tell people “results are the same” before delivering results | |
Recommendations | CVCT is needed | The service is essential | CVCT is needed | CVCT is needed |
Only male counselors should be used | Need facilities where couple can have privacy | Men’s clinic or after-hours clinic would be best | Male counselors should be used | |
History of service is not relevant | History of service is not relevant |