Early HIV testing and diagnosis are paramount for increasing treatment initiation among children, necessary for their survival and improved health. However, uptake of pediatric HIV testing is low in high-prevalence areas. We present data on attitudes towards pediatric testing from a nationally representative survey in Zimbabwe

Benedikt, C

Buzdugan, R

Copas, A

Cowan, FM

Dirawo, J

Hatzold, K

Langhaug, L

Mugurungi, O

Mundida, O

Ncube, G

Watadzaushe, C

Willis, N

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