Abstract:
Couples HIV Testing and Counselling (CHTC) is recommended by the World Health Organisation to increase uptake of testing in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). There is limited evidence about whether people in heterosexual relationships consider CHTC to be a viable HIV testing option compared to other approaches, or the perceived risks and benefits of CHTC. This thesis examined the uptake, beliefs, intentions, and experiences associated with CHTC in SSA, and in Ethiopia specifically.