Integrating community-based HIV and non-communicable disease care with microfinance groups: a feasibility study in Western Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Harambee study is a cluster randomized trial in Western Kenya that tests the effect, mechanisms, and cost-effectiveness of integrating community-based HIV and non-communicable disease care within microfinance groups on chronic disease treatment outcomes. This paper documents the stages of our feasibility study conducted in preparation for the Harambee trial, which include (1) characterizing the target population and gauging recruitment capacity, (2) determining community acceptability of the integrated intervention and study procedures, and (3) identifying key implementation considerations prior to study start.

Methods

Feasibility research took place between November 2019 and February 2020 in Western Kenya. Mixed methods data collection included surveys admini

SUBMITTER: Kafu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9795156 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature