Feasibility of implementing same-day antiretroviral therapy initiation during routine care in Ekurhuleni District, South Africa: Retention and viral load suppression

Feasibility of implementing same-day antiretroviral therapy initiation during routine care in Ekurhuleni District, South Africa: Retention and viral load suppression

Background: Same-day initiation (SDI) of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been advocated as an approach to increase linkage to care and overall ART initiation. Clinical trials have demonstrated impressive benefits. However, questions regarding patient preparedness and retention in care remain for ro...

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Main Authors: Nolundi Mshweshwe-Pakela, Bhakti Hansoti, Tonderai Mabuto, Deanna Kerrigan, Griffiths Kubeka, Elizabeth Hahn, Salome Charalambous, Christopher J. Hoffmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2020-08-01
Series:Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Subjects:
hiv testing
primary care
sdi
arv initiation
implementation
Online Access:https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/1085

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