The impact of loss of PEPFAR support on HIV services at health facilities in low-burden districts in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although donor transitions from HIV programs are more frequent, little research exists seeking to understand the perceptions of patients and providers on this process. Between 2015 and 2017, PEPFAR implemented the ´geographic prioritization´ (GP) policy in Uganda whereby it shifted support from 734 'low-volume' facilities and 10 districts with low HIV burden and intensified support in select facilities in high-burden districts. Our analysis intends to explore patient and provider perspectives on the impact of loss of PEPFAR support on HIV services in transitioned health facilities in Uganda.

Methods

We report qualitative findings from a larger mixed-methods evaluation. Six facilities were purposefully selected as case studies seeking to ensure diversity in facilit

SUBMITTER: Zakumumpa H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8017884 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature