A community approach to promote healthcare services for people living with HIV who use drugs in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People living with HIV who use drugs (PLHWUD) face enormous challenges to access antiretroviral therapy (ART), addiction treatment, and other healthcare services. This study evaluated the effect of a community capacity-building approach on PLHWUD's access to healthcare services.

Methods

A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted in four provinces of Vietnam. Trained commune health workers in the intervention condition were encouraged to provide services to PLHWUD in the community and engage them in HIV/addiction treatment and care using learned knowledge and skills. A total of 241 PLHWUD participated in surveys at the baseline and every three months for one year. The primary outcome was PLHWUD's reported barriers to seeking healthcare. A linear mixed-effe

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10443225 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature