Exploring drivers and barriers to the utilization of community client-led ART delivery model in South-Western Uganda: patients' and health workers' experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In an effort to accommodate the growing number of HIV clients, improve retention in care and reduce health care burden, the differentiated service delivery (DSD) models were introduced in 2014. One such model, Community Client-Led ART Delivery (CCLAD) was rolled out in Uganda in 2017. The extent of utilization of this model has not been fully studied. The aim of the study was to explore the patients' and health workers' experiences on the utilization of CCLAD model at Bwizibwera Health Centre IV, south western Uganda.

Methods

This was a descriptive study employing qualitative methods. The study had 68 purposively selected participants who participated in 10 focus group discussions with HIV clients enrolled in CCLAD; 10 in-depth interviews with HIV clients not enro

SUBMITTER: Kintu TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8527820 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature