Factors that influence the satisfaction of people living with HIV with differentiated antiretroviral therapy delivery models in east Central Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Uganda Ministry of Health recommend differentiated service delivery models (DSDMs) as patient-centered antiretroviral therapy (ART) mechanisms for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) with undetectable viral loads. We studied patient satisfaction with ART services, and its associated factors amongst PLHIV enrolled in DSDMs in Uganda.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved a random sample of PLHIV accessing DSDM-related ART at nine facilities in East Central Uganda. Eligible patients were adult PLHIV (≥18 years), on ART, and enrolled for at least 12 months in one of three DSDMs: Community Client-Led ART Delivery (CCLAD), Community Drug Distribution Points (CDDP), or Fast-Track Drug Refill (FTDR). We collected data fro

SUBMITTER: Baleeta K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9906920 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature