Patterns of mobility and its impact on retention in care among people living with HIV in the Manhica District, Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Retention in HIV care is a challenge in Mozambique. Mozambique´s southern provinces have the highest mobility levels of the country. Mobility may result in poorer response to HIV care and treatment initiatives.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey to explore the impact of mobility on retention for HIV-positive adults on ART presenting to the clinic in December 2017 and January 2018. Survey data were linked to participant clinical records from the HIV care and treatment program. This study took place in Manhiça District, southern Mozambique. We enrolled self-identified migrants (moved outside of Manhiça District ≤12 months prior to survey) and non-migrants, matched by age and sex.

Results

390 HIV-positive adults were included. We found frequent mo

SUBMITTER: Bernardo EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8139482 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature