{"id":3162,"date":"2024-08-26T12:43:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T09:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nascop-web.uonbi.ac.ke\/?page_id=3162"},"modified":"2024-08-27T17:15:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T14:15:26","slug":"faqs-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/?page_id=3162","title":{"rendered":"FAQs 2"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div id=\"page-header-1670226505\" class=\"page-header-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"page-title dark featured-title\">\n\n        <div class=\"page-title-bg\">\n      <div class=\"title-bg fill bg-fill\"\n        data-parallax-container=\".page-title\"\n        data-parallax-background\n        data-parallax=\"-\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"title-overlay fill\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"page-title-inner container align-center text-center flex-row-col medium-flex-wrap\" >\n              <div class=\"title-wrapper uppercase flex-col\">\n          <h1 class=\"entry-title mb-0\">\n            FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS          <\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"title-content flex-col\">\n        <ul class=\"nav sm-touch-scroll nav-line nav-uppercase text-center nav-center\"><li class=\"nav-single-page hidden\"><\/li><\/ul>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n     \n<style>\n#page-header-1670226505 .title-bg {\n  background-image: url(https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/footerwallback.jpg);\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"max-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1247703003\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/faq.jpeg\" class=\"bg attachment- size-\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-bg-overlay absolute fill\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row align-center\"  id=\"row-1681997432\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-55707771\" class=\"col medium-11 small-12 large-11\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-473492021\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-473492021 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"tabbed-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"nav nav-pills nav-uppercase nav-size-xlarge nav-center\" role=\"tablist\"><li id=\"tab-mental-health-faqs\" class=\"tab active has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_mental-health-faqs\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab_mental-health-faqs\"><span>MENTAL HEALTH FAQS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-gbv-faqs\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_gbv-faqs\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_gbv-faqs\"><span>GBV FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-vmmc-faqs\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_vmmc-faqs\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_vmmc-faqs\"><span>VMMC FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-mnch\/pmtct-faqs\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_mnch\/pmtct-faqs\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_mnch\/pmtct-faqs\"><span>MNCH\/PMTCT FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-preventing-hiv-faqs\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_preventing-hiv-faqs\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_preventing-hiv-faqs\"><span>Preventing hiv faqs<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-panels\"><div id=\"tab_mental-health-faqs\" class=\"panel active entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-mental-health-faqs\">\n<div class=\"row align-center\"  id=\"row-580939066\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1069106833\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1263843373\" class=\"col medium-10 small-12 large-10\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center box-shadow-4 box-shadow-5-hover\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-radius:25px;border-width:6px 6px 6px 6px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1961300021\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h3>MENTAL HEALTH FAQs <i class=\"fas fa-question-circle\"><\/i><\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1961300021 {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1961300021 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_RFSlS1MuyjvcwJtCL14XHP9XREPhMOR\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button primary is-underline lowercase\" rel=\"noopener\"  style=\"border-radius:10px;\">\n\t\t<span>Download PDF<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1524021770\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1999976558\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-left\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2932444935\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2932444935-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-mental-health?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2932444935-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is mental health?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2932444935-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2932444935-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2078218534\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Mental health<\/strong> refers to a person\u2019s overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health affects how people think, feel, and act. Good mental health helps people make healthy choices, reach personal goals, develop healthy relationships, and cope with stress. If you are living with HIV, it is important to take care of both your physical health and your mental health.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2078218534 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2078218534 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-460187852\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-460187852-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-are-people-living-with-hiv-at-risk-of-mental-health-conditions?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-460187852-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Are people living with HIV at risk of mental health conditions?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-460187852-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-460187852-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-32345560\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Anyone can have mental health problems. According to the Taskforce report on mental health in Kenya, at least 2 in 10 of outpatients and 4 in 10 of inpatients in different health facilities had a mental illness, and an estimated prevalence of psychosis stated as 1% of the general population. People living with HIV are at high risk of some mental health conditions because of the stress associated with living with HIV. It is important to remember that mental health conditions are treatable and that people who have mental health problems can recover.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-32345560 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-32345560 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-673238384\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-673238384-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-can-cause-mental-health-problems-in-people-living-with-hiv?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-673238384-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What can cause mental health problems in people living with HIV?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-673238384-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-673238384-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2219014333\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Major life changes, such as the death of a loved one or the loss of a job or negative life experiences, such as abuse or trauma can increase the risk of mental health in anyone. The stress of having a serious medical illness or condition, like HIV, may also negatively affect a person\u2019s mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Some situations that can contribute to mental health problems in People living with HIV can include:<br \/>\n\u2022 Disclosure and lack of self-acceptance<br \/>\n\u2022 Loss of social support and isolation<br \/>\n\u2022 Stigma and discrimination associated with HIV<br \/>\n\u2022 Difficulty in getting mental health services<\/p>\n<p>In People living with HIV, HIV infection and related opportunistic infections can affect the brain and the rest of the nervous system. This may lead to changes in how a person thinks and behaves.<br \/>\nIn addition, some medicines used to treat HIV may have side effects that affect a person\u2019s mental health.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2219014333 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2219014333 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4170618992\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4170618992-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-the-warning-signs-of-a-mental-health-problem?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4170618992-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are the warning signs of a mental health problem?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4170618992-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4170618992-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2281054430\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things<br \/>\n2. Feeling sad or down<br \/>\n3. Excessive fears or worries, or feelings of guilt<br \/>\n4. Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate<br \/>\n5. Extreme mood changes<br \/>\n6. Withdrawal from friends and activities<br \/>\n7. Fatigue, low energy or problems sleeping<br \/>\n8. Problems with alcohol or drug use<br \/>\n9. Excessive anger, hostility or violence<br \/>\n10. Suicidal thinking<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2281054430 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2281054430 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3452955548\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3452955548-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-should-people-living-with-hiv-do-if-they-need-help-for-a-mental-health-problem?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3452955548-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What should people living with HIV do if they need help for a mental health problem?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3452955548-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3452955548-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-176382086\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>People living with HIV can talk to their health care provider about how they are feeling. They can also tell their health care providers if they are having any problems with drugs or alcohol. Health care providers will consider whether any HIV medicines may be affecting the person\u2019s mental health. They can also help PLHIV find a mental health care provider, such as a psychiatrist or a therapist.<\/p>\n<p>What are some ways that People living with HIV can improve their mental health:<br \/>\n\u2022 Join a support group.<br \/>\n\u2022 Try meditation, yoga or deep breathing to relax.<br \/>\n\u2022 Get enough sleep, eat healthy meals and stay physically active.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-176382086 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-176382086 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1263843373 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<style>\n#row-580939066 > .col > .col-inner {\n  border-radius: 25px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_gbv-faqs\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-gbv-faqs\">\n<div class=\"row align-center\"  id=\"row-1937140236\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-859630857\" class=\"col medium-10 small-12 large-10\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center box-shadow-4 box-shadow-5-hover\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-radius:25px;border-width:6px 6px 6px 6px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1234546125\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h3>GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE FAQs <i class=\"fas fa-question-circle\"><\/i><\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1234546125 {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1234546125 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1IIIkRTqyZylEAdn7CTncpVRyL2eRTxR5\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button primary is-underline lowercase\" rel=\"noopener\"  style=\"border-radius:10px;\">\n\t\t<span>Download PDF<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-173949464\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1966648093\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-left\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2079914648\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2079914648-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-gbv?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2079914648-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is GBV?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2079914648-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2079914648-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3675882533\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Gender-based violence (GBV)<\/strong> is violence committed against a person on basis of his or her gender. It may result into physical violence, sexual violence, emotional violence, financial violence and controlling behaviors.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3675882533 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3675882533 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1491396786\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1491396786-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-who-is-at-risk-of-gbv?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1491396786-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Who is at risk of GBV?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1491396786-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1491396786-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-4171695897\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>We are all at risk of GBV, but reports show women and children are the most affected people.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4171695897 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-4171695897 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1597925012\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1597925012-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-should-i-do-when-i-experience-gbv?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1597925012-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What should I do when I experience GBV?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1597925012-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1597925012-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3208649905\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>For Sexual Gender based Violence:<br \/>\n\u2022 Seek immediate medical attention in the nearest health facility \/ hospital.<br \/>\n\u2022 Don\u2019t bath or change clothes incase you change clothes place them in a non-plastic bag and carry them with you to the hospital or police station.<br \/>\n\u2022 Speak out to someone whom you trust about it.<\/p>\n<p>Physical violence:<br \/>\n\u2022 You are advised to visit the health facility and it is recommended to report to the police.<\/p>\n<p>Emotional violence:<br \/>\n\u2022 Seek care from a counselor or from the health facility or call toll free line 1195.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3208649905 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3208649905 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-949450879\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-949450879-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-where-can-i-get-help-if-i-am-being-abused?-what-are-the-warning-signs-of-a-mental-health-problem?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-949450879-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Where can I get help if I am being abused? What are the warning signs of a mental health problem?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-949450879-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-949450879-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-828975825\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Call these toll free lines to get help 1195 (Healthcare Assistance Kenya-HAK), 0800730999 (Police), 0800720565 (Gender Violence Recovery Center).<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-828975825 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-828975825 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1887628805\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1887628805-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-must-i-report-the-abuser-to-the-police-first,-in-order-to-get-help-or-be-assistance?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1887628805-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Must I report the abuser to the police first, in order to get help or be assistance?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1887628805-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1887628805-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1758403465\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>\u00a0It is not a must for you to report to the police to get help when you are experiencing GBV. You can reach out to a person you trust such as a health care provider, a pastor or an area chief.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1758403465 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1758403465 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-78522862\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-78522862-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-do-i-do-if-the-person-who-is-abusing-me-is-my-spouse?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-78522862-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What do I do if the person who is abusing me is my spouse?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-78522862-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-78522862-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1678863394\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Call these toll free lines to get help 1195 (Healthcare Assistance Kenya-HAK), 0800730999 (Police), 0800720565 (Gender Violence Recovery Center).<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1678863394 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1678863394 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3473194216\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3473194216-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-will-i-be-able-to-get-help-whenever-the-abuse-happens-day-or-night?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3473194216-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Will I be able to get help whenever the abuse happens day or night?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3473194216-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3473194216-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-422064807\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong> you can please call these toll free lines to get help 1195 (Healthcare Assistance Kenya-HAK), 0800730999 (Police), 0800720565 (Gender Violence Recovery Center) or visit the nearest hospital or police station for assistance.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-422064807 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-422064807 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1667729764\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1667729764-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-there-a-safe-place-i-can-go-to-after-i-have-reported-the-abuse-and-it-is-not-safe-for-me-to-return-home?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1667729764-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is there a safe place I can go to after I have reported the abuse and it is not safe for me to return home?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1667729764-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1667729764-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2036704506\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong> there is, please call these toll free lines to get help 1195 (Healthcare Assistance Kenya-HAK), 0800730999 (Police), 0800720565 (Gender Violence Recovery Center) or visit the nearest hospital or police station for assistance.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2036704506 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2036704506 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2314797339\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2314797339-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-are-there-any-costs-involved-in-reporting-gender-based-violence-case?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2314797339-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Are there any costs involved in reporting gender-based violence case?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2314797339-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2314797339-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-376412837\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>All incidences of sexual gender-based violence are free in all public hospital but the other forms of violence may incur a cost.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-376412837 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-376412837 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3106059323\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3106059323-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-do-i-deal-with-the-shame-and-stigma-i-face-because-i-was-raped?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3106059323-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How do I deal with the shame and stigma I face because I was raped?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3106059323-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3106059323-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3631809128\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Please call these toll free lines to get help 1195 (Healthcare Assistance Kenya-HAK), 0800730999 (Police), 0800720565 (Gender Violence Recovery Center).<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3631809128 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3631809128 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2514343789\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2514343789-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-in-case-you-cannot-access-a-phone-to-call-the-toll-free-numbers...\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2514343789-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>In case you cannot access a phone to call the toll free numbers...<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2514343789-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2514343789-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1742651529\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Please visit your nearest health facility or police station to get help.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1742651529 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1742651529 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-859630857 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\n  border-radius: 25px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_vmmc-faqs\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-vmmc-faqs\">\n<div class=\"row align-center\"  id=\"row-1656409236\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-67498461\" class=\"col medium-10 small-12 large-10\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center box-shadow-4 box-shadow-5-hover\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-radius:25px;border-width:6px 6px 6px 6px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3068097770\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h3>VOLUNTARY MEDICAL MALE CIRCUMCISION FAQs <i class=\"fas fa-question-circle\"><\/i><\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3068097770 {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3068097770 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ekAgxyzsU6u08bj6s6s5zkkKmB6FPpQ0\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button primary is-underline lowercase\" rel=\"noopener\"  style=\"border-radius:10px;\">\n\t\t<span>Download PDF<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1052228971\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1735917522\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-left\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2787312385\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2787312385-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-voluntary-medical-male-circumcision?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2787312385-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2787312385-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2787312385-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3676974449\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Voluntary medical male circumcision involves the certified removal of the male foreskin from the glans penis by a healthcare professional. This procedure serves as a biomedical intervention for HIV prevention.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3676974449 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3676974449 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-986942876\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-986942876-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-the-goal-of-vmmc?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-986942876-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is the goal of VMMC?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-986942876-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-986942876-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1159063598\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>The goal of voluntary male circumcision is to achieve 95% of all males circumcised in all the 13 priority counties. 95% is the male circumcision saturation that confers the best HIV prevention as WHO recommendations.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1159063598 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1159063598 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1817863376\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1817863376-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-people-circumcise?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1817863376-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Why people circumcise?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1817863376-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1817863376-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2154109534\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>The three main reasons for male circumcision are;<br \/>\n1. Cultural\/traditional reasons e.g. Kalenjins, Gikuyus, Luhyas etc.<br \/>\n2. Religious reasons eg; Muslims circumcise their boys on 8th day after birth.<br \/>\n3. Voluntary medical circumcisions to prevent HIV transmissions e.g. in Kisumu, Siaya etc.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2154109534 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2154109534 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2789944729\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2789944729-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-when-did-it-start?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2789944729-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>When did it start?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2789944729-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2789944729-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1489530006\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>VMMC started in 2008 in Kenya following randomized control studies that showed that male circumcision prevents HIV from an infected woman to un-infected man by up to 60%. It showed also that uncircumcised males are affected by HIV five times more than circumcised males.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1489530006 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1489530006 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2254180170\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2254180170-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-where-are-we?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2254180170-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Where are we?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2254180170-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2254180170-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-723799941\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>As per 2018 Kenya population based HIV impact assessment (KENPHIA), the national male circumcision prevalence was at 92% with five of the VMMC counties having lowest male circumcision prevalence i.e. Kisumu 53%, Turkana 56%, Homabay 59%, Siaya 61%, Migori 67% and Busia county 80%.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>NB:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0These six counties with lowest male circumcision prevalence have the highest HIV prevalence in the country ranking 1-6th positions. From 2008 to date, the VMMC program has circumcised 2.5 million and alleviated\/prevented between 166,667 to 500,000 new HIV infections. (It takes 5-15 circumcisions to prevent one HIV infection) VMMC was first started in Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Homabay, Busia and Turkana counties. It was later expanded to other counties that had immigrant communities from non-circumcising of Nairobi, West Pokot, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kericho\/Nandi and Marsabit.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-723799941 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-723799941 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2768367183\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2768367183-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-is-vmmc-not-in-all-counties?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2768367183-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Why is VMMC not in all counties?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2768367183-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2768367183-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3036636744\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Voluntary medical Male Circumcisions (VMMC) for HIV prevention is only practiced in geographic areas that meets the three laid down criterion:<br \/>\ni.\u00a0 \u00a0Has heterosexual (HIV infected woman to man) as the predominant mode of HIV transmission.<br \/>\nii.\u00a0 The male circumcision prevalence is low in the area (low males circumcised)<br \/>\niii. The HIV prevalence in the area is high (High HIV burden)<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3036636744 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3036636744 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2824350250\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2824350250-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-is-vmmc-done?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2824350250-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How is VMMC done?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2824350250-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2824350250-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3589343375\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>There are two main methods of male circumcisions recommended in Kenya;<br \/>\ni.\u00a0 \u00a0Conventional method (dorsal slit).<br \/>\nii.\u00a0 Device method where there is no stitching. (Shangring).<\/p>\n<p>After circumcision, it takes a man about 42 days to be fully healed.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3589343375 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3589343375 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1101418944\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1101418944-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-age-is-suitable-for-circumcision?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1101418944-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What age is suitable for circumcision?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1101418944-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1101418944-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3484190707\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>The age cohort for circumcisions are as follows:<br \/>\ni.\u00a0 \u00a015 up to 49 years (being supported by implementing partners through PEPFAR)<br \/>\nii.\u00a0 10 to 15 years (MOH through GOK funds)<br \/>\niii. 0 to 60 days after birth (Early Infant Male circumcision)<\/p>\n<p>Initial VMMC Priority Counties:<br \/>\n1. Kisumu<br \/>\n2. Siaya<br \/>\n3. Homabay<br \/>\n4. Migori<br \/>\n5. Turkana<br \/>\n6. Busia<br \/>\n7. Nairobi<br \/>\n8. West Pokot<br \/>\n9. Kericho\/Nandi<br \/>\n10. Nakuru<br \/>\n11. Marsabit<br \/>\n12. Mombasa<\/p>\n<p>Current Counties With Implementing Partners:<br \/>\n1. Kisumu<br \/>\n2. Siaya<br \/>\n3. Homabay<br \/>\n4. Migori<br \/>\n5. Turkana<br \/>\n6. Nairobi<br \/>\n7. Kericho\/Nandi<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3484190707 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3484190707 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-67498461 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<style>\n#row-1656409236 > .col > .col-inner {\n  border-radius: 26px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_mnch\/pmtct-faqs\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-mnch\/pmtct-faqs\">\n<div class=\"row align-center\"  id=\"row-1608846415\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-445079881\" class=\"col medium-10 small-12 large-10\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center box-shadow-4 box-shadow-5-hover\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-radius:25px;border-width:6px 6px 6px 6px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-4282920444\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h3>MNCH\/PMTCT FAQs <i class=\"fas fa-question-circle\"><\/i><\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4282920444 {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-4282920444 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1koQ9AOE7DENSKarjm7A3grkChyl86UE7\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button primary is-underline lowercase\" rel=\"noopener\"  style=\"border-radius:10px;\">\n\t\t<span>Download PDF<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-83245030\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-208729741\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-left\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3271327776\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3271327776-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-when-should-i-start-attending-anc-clinic?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3271327776-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>When should I start attending ANC clinic?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3271327776-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3271327776-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3796262481\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>You should start attending ANC as soon as you suspect you are pregnant.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3796262481 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3796262481 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3817774413\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3817774413-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-it-important-for-me-to-go-to-the-anc-if-l-don\u2019t-have-any-problem?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3817774413-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is it important for me to go to the ANC if l don\u2019t have any problem?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3817774413-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3817774413-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1387472330\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>It is very important to attend ANC during pregnancy even if you don\u2019t have a problem to monitor the growth and development process of your baby as well as the health of you, as the mother during the whole pregnancy period. If there is a problem, the health care provider will identify it and help in a timely manner.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1387472330 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1387472330 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4282414643\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4282414643-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-type-of-examination-and-tests-will-be-performed-on-me-at-the-anc-clinic?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4282414643-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What type of examination and tests will be performed on me at the ANC clinic?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4282414643-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4282414643-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-491029487\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Examinations performed on a mother during the different stages of pregnancy range from:<br \/>\n\u2022 Monthly head to toe physical examinations, palpation of the abdomen to monitor the growth, lic and presentation of the baby<br \/>\n\u2022 Urine testing for bacteria to rule out any urinary tract infections<br \/>\n\u2022 Urine testing for protein, sugar &amp; blood to rule out dangerous conditions such as Pre-eclampsia, Diabetes<br \/>\n\u2022 Ultrasound before 24 weeks to rule out any birth defects, check placenta lie, confirm gestation to inform management<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-491029487 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-491029487 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2019907820\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2019907820-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-will-the-doctor-at-the-hospital-inquire-on-who-made-me-pregnant?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2019907820-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Will the doctor at the hospital inquire on who made me pregnant?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2019907820-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2019907820-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2439817661\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> The doctor at the hospital will ask for relevant information to fill in the register and clinic card.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2439817661 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2439817661 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3021850378\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3021850378-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-many-times-am-i-required-to-go-to-the-clinic-before-give-birth?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3021850378-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How many times am I required to go to the clinic before give birth?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3021850378-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3021850378-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-200524521\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Once you suspect you are pregnant. Ideally one should begin at 12 weeks or below, and make 8 or more visits as recommended.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-200524521 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-200524521 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3221810078\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3221810078-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-often-do-l-need-to-go-to-the-hospital-for-anc?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3221810078-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How often do l need to go to the hospital for ANC?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3221810078-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3221810078-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3878711250\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>You should go for monthly ANC attendance until delivery or as guided by your health care provider.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3878711250 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3878711250 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2117649676\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2117649676-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-l-visit-the-hospital-before-my-return-date-if-i-have-a-problem?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2117649676-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can l visit the hospital before my return date if I have a problem?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2117649676-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2117649676-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3728133349\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, any time you realize you are not feeling well or you notice something that is not normal on your baby or yourself, it is important to urgently visit a health facility for specialized counsel and care if possible.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3728133349 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3728133349 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2545217806\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2545217806-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-happens-to-me-if-i-fail-to-go-to-the-clinic-on-my-return-date?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2545217806-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What happens to me if I fail to go to the clinic on my return date?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2545217806-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2545217806-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3754186251\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>If you fail to go to the clinic on your return date, you will not be penalized at all. Services that were required to be given to you at that time, will be offered during this current clinic visit and your clinic card updated accordingly. Ensure you keep your clinic appointments for your wellbeing and the wellbeing of your baby.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3754186251 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3754186251 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2958376111\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2958376111-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-am-i-required-to-carry-any-document-like-a-marriage-certificate-to-hospital-to-be-allowed-to-attend-anc?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2958376111-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Am I required to carry any document like a marriage certificate to hospital to be allowed to attend ANC?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2958376111-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2958376111-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3478625407\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Please carry your National Identification card for ease of access to services at any government hospital offering ANC services.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3478625407 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3478625407 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3526773509\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3526773509-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-do-l-need-the-permission-of-my-partner-in-order-to-have-a-hiv-test?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3526773509-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Do l need the permission of my partner in order to have a HIV test?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3526773509-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3526773509-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-131808254\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>As an individual according to the Kenyan Constitution, if you are above 18 years of age, you do not need the permission of anybody including your partner to take a HIV test.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-131808254 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-131808254 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3780377673\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3780377673-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-much-does-a-hiv-test-cost?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3780377673-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How much does a HIV test cost?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3780377673-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3780377673-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2122974437\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>In Kenya, an HIV test is free of charge.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2122974437 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2122974437 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2665623071\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2665623071-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-many-days-does-it-take-to-receive-my-hiv-result-after-testing?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2665623071-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How many days does it take to receive my HIV result after testing?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2665623071-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2665623071-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3687137182\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>After taking a HIV test, you will get your HIV results within 15 minutes, on the same day.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3687137182 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3687137182 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4089274322\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4089274322-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-do-l-do-when-i-test-positive-for-hiv?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4089274322-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What do l do when I test positive for HIV?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4089274322-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4089274322-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2507442142\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>Your healthcare service provider attending to you counsel you on the next steps in-terms of care and treatment, including running any required laboratory tests and starting you on ARV treatment.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2507442142 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2507442142 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4219262278\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4219262278-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-will-my-pregnancy-be-terminated-when-i-test-positive-with-hiv?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4219262278-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Will my pregnancy be terminated when I test positive with HIV?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4219262278-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4219262278-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-393875444\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong> According to the Kenyan Constitution, every child has a right to live, therefore nobody is allowed to terminate a pregnancy even if the mother is HIV positive.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-393875444 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-393875444 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-364429955\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-364429955-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-it-possible-to-get-a-normal-baby-if-l-am-hiv-positive?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-364429955-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is it possible to get a normal baby if l am HIV positive?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-364429955-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-364429955-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2757966043\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Being HIV positive will not hinder your baby from growing normally inside your womb and with adherence to Ante-retroviral medicines during pregnancy, chances that your baby will be born without HIV infection are very high.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2757966043 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2757966043 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-144847740\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-144847740-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-l-get-pregnant-again-once-i-have-hiv-positive-with-the-current-pregnancy?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-144847740-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can l get pregnant again once I have HIV positive with the current pregnancy?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-144847740-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-144847740-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2151631425\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> If you adhere to your health provider\u2019s advice on self-care, healthy lifestyle, proper use of your Ante- retroviral, information on reproductive care services and correct consistent use of condoms, you will have children who are HIV negative even if you and your sexual partner are HIV positive.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2151631425 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2151631425 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3824349912\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3824349912-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-will-l-tell-my-husband-if-i-test-hiv-positive-during-my-anc-visit?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3824349912-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What will l tell my husband if I test HIV positive during my ANC visit?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3824349912-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3824349912-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1867907698\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>If you test HIV positive to a HIV test during your ANC clinic attendance, your health care provider will counsel you on how you will share the HIV positive information with your significant other.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1867907698 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1867907698 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1363038949\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1363038949-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-it-possible-to-give-birth-to-a-hiv-negative-baby-if-my-sexual-partner-and-i-are-both-hiv-positive?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1363038949-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is it possible to give birth to a HIV negative baby if my sexual partner and I are both HIV positive?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1363038949-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1363038949-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2499668608\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>. It is possible to get a HIV negative baby even if both of you are HIV positive. The most important thing for both of you to do once you test HIV positive is to strictly adhere to the guidance and instructions from your health care provider on safer sexual practices during pregnancy, adherence to Ante-retroviral medicines, give birth at the health facility, take and administer HIV medicine to the infant as instructed, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of the baby\u2019s life, good nutrition for the mother, adequate rest and adherence to MNCH\/ HIV clinic appointments.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2499668608 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2499668608 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2976007024\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2976007024-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-are-there-special-hospitals-where-pregnant-women-living-with-hiv-deliver?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2976007024-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Are there special hospitals where pregnant women living with HIV deliver?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2976007024-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2976007024-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3628145097\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong> In Kenya there are no special hospitals for HIV positive people. According to the Kenyan Constitution, every Kenyan has the right to information, services and health care commodities at any government health facility.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3628145097 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3628145097 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2499977214\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2499977214-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-my-traditional-birth-attendant-who-has-assisted-me-in-my-previous-deliveries,-still-help-me-deliver-when-i-test-hiv-positive-during-the-current-pregnancy?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2499977214-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can my traditional birth attendant who has assisted me in my previous deliveries, still help me deliver when I test HIV positive during the current pregnancy?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2499977214-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2499977214-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3412189134\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong> When you turn HIV positive during pregnancy, it is important to give birth at the health facility because your baby will be delivered in a skilled and professional way by a trained health care provider.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3412189134 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3412189134 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2922744903\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2922744903-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-when-i-test-positive-for-hiv,-how-do-i-take-care-of-my-baby-after-delivery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2922744903-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>When I test positive for HIV, how do I take care of my baby after delivery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2922744903-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2922744903-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2584748996\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>It is important for every pregnant mother, including those who are HIV positive to give birth at a health facility. If you are HIV positive, you will be advised by a health care provider on how to take care of yourself and your baby and receive Anti- retroviral medicines for you and your baby.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2584748996 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2584748996 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1442850791\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1442850791-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-will-my-child-be-allowed-in-school-if-s\/he-tests-hiv-positive?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1442850791-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Will my child be allowed in school if s\/he tests HIV positive?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1442850791-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1442850791-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3192694569\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Your child will be allowed in school if he\/she tests HIV positive because being HIV positive is not a disability in any way, this is a normal child like any other child.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3192694569 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3192694569 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-755284079\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-755284079-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-are-there-special-schools-for-children-who-are-living-with-hiv?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-755284079-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Are there special schools for children who are living with HIV?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-755284079-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-755284079-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3301886485\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong> There are no special schools for children living with HIV. According to the Kenyan Constitution every person has a right to attend any school in Kenya like any other child.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3301886485 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3301886485 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-196397446\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-196397446-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-kind-of-medicine-is-given-to-a-child-living-with-hiv?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-196397446-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What kind of medicine is given to a child living with HIV?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-196397446-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-196397446-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3158560873\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>A child born to a HIV positive mother or both father and mother who are HIV positive should be started on Anti retroviral and other related drugs as prescribed and instructed by their service providers at birth.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3158560873 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3158560873 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-6951770\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-6951770-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-i-continue-having-sex-with-my-partner-if-he-is-hiv-positive-while-i-am-hiv-positive-and-vice-versa?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6951770-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can I continue having sex with my partner if he is HIV positive while I am HIV positive and vice versa?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-6951770-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-6951770-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1772660845\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Your service provider will provide you with condoms and guidance on how to correctly use them.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1772660845 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1772660845 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-616222710\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-616222710-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-it-important-to-tell-my-children-and-partner-that-i-tested-hiv-positive-during-my-anc-visit?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-616222710-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is it important to tell my children and partner that I tested HIV positive during my ANC visit?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-616222710-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-616222710-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-156089758\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>It is very important to share your HIV positive result with your significant few because they will play a crucial role in providing you with psychosocial, emotional, physical, financial and spiritual support.<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-156089758 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-156089758 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-445079881 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\n  border-radius: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_preventing-hiv-faqs\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-preventing-hiv-faqs\">\n<div class=\"row align-center\"  id=\"row-37798798\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1997805470\" class=\"col medium-10 small-12 large-10\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center box-shadow-4 box-shadow-5-hover\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-radius:25px;border-width:6px 6px 6px 6px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1486183806\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h3>PREVENTING HIV TRANSMISSION FAQs <i class=\"fas fa-question-circle\"><\/i><\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1486183806 {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1486183806 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Y99LHebGCkTrJbhHXmNQnva8N1eKs1dg\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button primary is-underline lowercase\" rel=\"noopener\"  style=\"border-radius:10px;\">\n\t\t<span>Download PDF<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1355664453\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-481467832\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-left\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1621748675\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1621748675-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-u=u?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1621748675-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is U=U?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1621748675-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1621748675-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3199702088\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p><strong>It is Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>HIV cannot be sexually transmitted when:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>The person living with HIV adheres to antiretroviral therapy (ART).<\/li>\n<li>The viral load is maintained at less than 200 copies\/ml.<\/li>\n<li>Measurements are taken every 4-6 months.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3199702088 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3199702088 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1516241417\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1516241417-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-the-key-facts?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1516241417-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are the key facts?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1516241417-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1516241417-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3104345707\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<ol>\n<li>Regular viral load testing every 4 to 6 months is essential for confirming viral suppression.<\/li>\n<li>Condoms or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are not needed to prevent HIV transmission if the person is virally suppressed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>However, condoms are recommended for preventing other sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>U=U applies only to sexual transmission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>It does not apply to sharing drug use equipment or during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or chest-feeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>A low viral load does not mean the person is cured of HIV.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Consistent HIV treatment allows for a long, healthy life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>HIV antiretroviral medication coverage varies by region.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3104345707 {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3104345707 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3520098792\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3520098792-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-the-key-terms?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3520098792-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are the key terms?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3520098792-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3520098792-label\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2950939539\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Viral Load<\/strong>: The amount of HIV in the blood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Viral Suppression<\/strong>: A viral load less than 200 copies\/ml of blood with consecutive measurements every 4 to 6 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Undetectable<\/strong>: A viral load that cannot be detected by standard tests.\n<ul>\n<li>The threshold for \u201cundetectable\u201d may vary depending on the test type.<\/li>\n<li>In the context of U=U, &#8220;viral suppression&#8221; and &#8220;undetectable&#8221; are 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