Acceptability and retention of the key population-led HIV treatment service for men who have sex with men and transgender women living with HIV in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In Thailand, where the HIV epidemic is concentrated among key populations (KPs), particularly men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW), an HIV service delivery model tailored to KPs was piloted. This study evaluated the acceptability and retention of clients who accepted and declined the KP-led HIV treatment service.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using secondary data from three community-based organizations (CBOs) and three hospitals in Thailand. KP lay providers were trained to lead HIV treatment service in which MSM and TGW living with HIV received counselling and a 3-month antiretroviral therapy (ART) supply at CBOs. Thai MSM and TGW who were at least 18 years, on ART for at least 6-12 months, without co-morbidities/co-

SUBMITTER: Lujintanon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9910427 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature