Characterizing Mobility and its Association with HIV Outcomes in Refugee Settlements in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A better understanding of refugee mobility is needed to optimize HIV care in refugee settlements.

Objectives

We aimed to characterize mobility patterns among people living with HIV in refugee settlements in Uganda and evaluate the association between mobility and retention in HIV care.

Methods

Refugees and Ugandan nationals accessing HIV services at seven health centers in refugee settlements across Uganda, with access to a phone, were recruited and followed for six months. Participants received an intake survey and monthly phone surveys on mobility and HIV. Clinic visit and viral suppression data were extracted from clinic registers. Mobility and HIV data were presented descriptively, and an alluvial plot was generated characterizing mobility for participa

SUBMITTER: Klabbers RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10976981 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature