Immediate initiation of antiretroviral treatment: knowledge, attitudes, and practices among clinic staff in New York City.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Immediate initiation of antiretroviral treatment (iART) is a proven intervention that significantly decreases time to viral suppression and increases patient retention. iART involves starting medication as early as possible, often after a reactive rapid HIV test or re-engagement in care, although it does not have a universal definition. We aimed to understand iART from an implementation science perspective in a wide range of New York City (NYC) clinics providing HIV primary care, including staff knowledge, attitudes, and practices, as well as clinic barriers and facilitators to iART.

Methods

We used a mixed-methods, convergent study design, with a quantitative survey and in-depth interview (IDI), to understand individual-level knowledge, attitudes, and practices,

SUBMITTER: Bertolino D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10537909 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature