Protocol for a randomised feasibility study of Point-Of-care HIV viral load testing to Enhance Re-suppression in South Africa: the POwER study

Protocol for a randomised feasibility study of Point-Of-care HIV viral load testing to Enhance Re-suppression in South Africa: the POwER study

<br><strong>Introduction </strong>Access to HIV viral load testing remains difficult for many people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in low-income and middle-income countries. Weak laboratory and clinic systems often delay the detection and management of viraemia, which can lead to...

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Main Authors:	Dorward, JJ, Sookrajh, Y, Ngobese, H, Lessells, R, Sayed, F, Bulo, E, Moodley, P, Samsunder, N, Lewis, L, Tonkin-Crine, S, Drain, PK, Hayward, G, Butler, CC, Garrett, N
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ 2021

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