Patient reported experience measures on HIV viral load testing at public health facilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A convergent mixed method study.

ABSTRACT: While viral load (VL) testing is critical to effective treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), little is known about patients' experiences with, and barriers to VL-testing in the context of HIV infection. We assessed patient reported experience measures (PREMs) on VL-testing in public HIV clinics in Tanzania. In a cross-sectional convergent mixed method study, we collected information on VL test related PREMs, clinical and sociodemographic factors. PREMs were measured using a 5-point Likert scale. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) explored on experience, access, and barriers to VL-testing. Descriptive statistics summarized patients' factors and PREMs. Logistic regression was used to explore association of patient factors, PREMs and satisfaction with VL-testing services. Thematic anal

SUBMITTER: Karoli PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10081772 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature