Factors associated with linkage to HIV care and TB treatment at community-based HIV testing services in Cape Town, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diagnosing HIV and/or TB is not sufficient; linkage to care and treatment is conditional to reduce the burden of disease. This study aimed to determine factors associated with linkage to HIV care and TB treatment at community-based services in Cape Town, South Africa.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study utilized routinely collected data from clients who utilized stand-alone (fixed site not attached to a health facility) and mobile HIV testing services in eight communities in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan district, between January 2008 and June 2012. Clients were included in the analysis if they were ≥12 years and had a known HIV status. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) logistic regression models were used to assess the association between determinan

SUBMITTER: Meehan SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5880394 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature