Estimating the costs of adolescent HIV care visits and an intervention to facilitate transition to adult care in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescents with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa face challenges transitioning to adult HIV care, which can affect long-term HIV care adherence and retention. An adolescent transition package (ATP) focused on transition tools can improve post-transition clinical outcomes, but its implementation costs are unknown.

Methods

We estimated the average cost per patient of an HIV care visit and ATP provision to adolescents. Data was collected from 13 HIV clinics involved in a randomized clinical trial evaluating ATP in western Kenya. We conducted a micro-costing and activity-driven time estimation to assess costs from the provider perspective. We developed a flow-map, conducted staff interviews, and completed time and motion observation. ATP costs were estimated as the differ

SUBMITTER: Saldarriaga EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10852328 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature