Challenges and Opportunities in HIV/AIDS Counseling: A Case of Jharkhand |
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Authors: | Anant Kumar Deepshikha Parashar |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Rural Management , Xavier Institute of Social Service , Ranchi , India;2. State Training and Resource Centre, Xavier Institute of Social Service , Ranchi , India |
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Abstract: | The study highlights the challenges and opportunities in HIV/AIDS counseling. The major challenges are recruiting the right individuals and their capacity building and retention. The finding shows that most of the counselors are not befitting in terms of qualification and experience besides motivation, remuneration, and other issues. The study suggests that to ensure the effective counseling to reverse the epidemic, it is important to focus on such issues through appropriate policy interventions. |
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Keywords: | AIDS counselling HIV Jharkhand |
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