Protocol for the pilot quasi-experimental controlled trial of a gender-responsive implementation strategy with providers to improve HIV outcomes in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antiretroviral treatment (ART) is the most effective clinical intervention for reducing morbidity and mortality among persons living with HIV. However, in Uganda, there are disparities between men and women in viral load suppression and related HIV care engagement outcomes, which suggests problems with the implementation of ART. Gender norms are a known driver of HIV disparities in sub-Saharan Africa, and patient-provider relationships are a key factor in HIV care engagement; therefore, the role of gender norms is important to consider in interventions to achieve the equitable provision of treatment and the quality of ART counseling.

Methods

The overall research objective of this study is to pilot test an implementation strategy (i.e., methods to improve the imple

SUBMITTER: Sileo KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9783690 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature