EHealth supported multi-months dispensing of antiretroviral therapy: a mixed-methods preference assessment in rural Lesotho.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multi-month dispensing (MMD) of antiretroviral therapy (ART) represents one approach of differentiated service delivery (DSD) aiming to improve quality and cost-effectiveness for HIV services in resource-limited settings. However, reduction in clinic visits for people living with HIV (PLWH) should go along with out-of-clinic care tailored to PLWH`s preferences and comorbidities to maintain quality of care. eHealth supported MMD offers a potential solution.

Methods

Between October 2019 and January 2020 we assessed preferences on an eHealth supported MMD package among adult PLWH attending routine ART care at a rural clinic in Lesotho using a mixed-methods approach. Participants reported their preferences among different refill and eHealth options. They were invited

SUBMITTER: Scherrer R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8913859 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature