Initial programme theory for community-based ART delivery for key populations in Benue State, Nigeria: a realist evaluation study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The community-based antiretroviral therapy delivery (CBART) model was implemented in Benue State in Nigeria to increase access of key populations living with HIV (KPLHIV) to antiretroviral treatment. Key populations (KP) are female sex workers, men who have sex with men, persons who inject drugs, and transgender people. Evidence shows that the CBART model for KP (KP-CBART) can improve HIV outcomes along the cascade of HIV care and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa. However, how KP-CBART works, for whom, why, and under what circumstances it generates specific outcomes are not yet clear. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the initial programme theory (IPT) of the KP-CBART in Benue State using a realist approach.

Method

The study design is exploratory and

SUBMITTER: Ibiloye O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10176666 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature