What happens at adolescent and young adult HIV clinics? A national survey of models of care, transition and disclosure practices in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Tailored services for adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with HIV may improve treatment outcomes. We surveyed HIV clinics throughout Kenya to determine AYA clinic practices, disclosure and transition services.

Methods

We deployed a mobile team to conduct surveys in a random sample of 102 public HIV clinics with> 300 total clients. Data were collected from healthcare workers offering AYA services who had >6 months of experience delivering AYA care.

Results

Of 102 surveyed HIV clinics, almost all (101/102) had the same staff to provide services to all age groups. AYA-specific services included dedicated clinic days (91%), the majority being on weekends (57%) and designated clinic spaces (20%). Activities to support AYA retention and adherence were commo

SUBMITTER: Njuguna I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7274774 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature