The heterogeneity among people re-engaging in antiretroviral therapy highlights the need for a differentiated approach: results from a cross-sectional study in Johannesburg, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Disengagement and re-engagement with antiretroviral therapy (ART) are common in South Africa, but routine monitoring is insufficient to inform policy development. To address this gap, Anova implemented the 2020 National Adherence Guidelines' re-engagement standard operating procedure (re-engagement SOP) and collected additional data to describe the characteristics of re-engagement visits to inform HIV programmes.

Methods

Between July and December 2022, we conducted a study at nine primary healthcare facilities in Johannesburg. Staff were trained on the re-engagement SOP and provided with job aides to support implementation. Administration clerks categorized visits based on the time elapsed since the missed appointment: ≤14days and >14 days, with the latter ident

SUBMITTER: Mutyambizi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11625505 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature