Health provider perspectives on differentiated service delivery for HIV in Oyo state, Nigeria: exploring the experiences of service providers from a demand perspective.

ABSTRACT: Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models have been introduced to optimise HIV care by adapting services to client needs while reducing the burden on healthcare systems. In Nigeria, where HIV prevalence remains high. Understanding provider perspectives is critical to improving and sustaining DSD implementation. This study explored the experiences, challenges, and recommendations of healthcare providers involved in DSD delivery in Ibadan North, Oyo State. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted between July and September 2024, involving 11 key informant interviews and two focus group discussions across three DSD-implementing facilities. Participants included clinicians, ART counsellors, HTS providers, retention officers, and program managers. Data were analysed thematically using N

SUBMITTER: Gift AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12369037 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature