This study looked at how community health workers in Tanzania help people living with HIV stay on treatment. It found that for vulnerable groups like children and older adults, support from families, communities, and health workers is essential. Community health workers play a key role because they understand their communities and can connect people to this support. The study … [Read more...] about When ART is not a magic bullet: Tailored care for vulnerable people living with hiv in the era of treat-all in Shinyanga, Tanzania
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
Willingness to pay for community delivery of antiretroviral treatment in urban Tanzania: a cross-sectional survey
Community health workers (CHW) leading the delivery of HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) could increase the number of people receiving this treatment and alleviate the burden on healthcare facilities. Based in Dar es Salaam, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine patients’ willingness to pay (WTP) for CHW-led ART community delivery. The authors found that while the … [Read more...] about Willingness to pay for community delivery of antiretroviral treatment in urban Tanzania: a cross-sectional survey
Community health worker-led ART delivery improved scheduled antiretroviral drug refill among men who have sex with men in Lagos State, Nigeria
Men who have sex with men experience negative HIV-related health and social outcomes. Researchers conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a community health worker-led ART delivery model in the Lagos State of Nigeria. The model was effective in increasing adherence to ART and achieving viral load suppression. This study highlights the important role CHWs have in … [Read more...] about Community health worker-led ART delivery improved scheduled antiretroviral drug refill among men who have sex with men in Lagos State, Nigeria
Effect of community-led delivery of HIV self-testing on HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy initiation in Malawi: A cluster-randomised trial
HIV infection can go undetected in certain populations of Malawi, increasing disease-burden and continued transmission. Researchers conducted a study to assess the effectiveness and safety of community-led delivery of HIV self-testing (HIVST) to increase antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. The authors found that community-led HIVST was a safe and cost effective way to … [Read more...] about Effect of community-led delivery of HIV self-testing on HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy initiation in Malawi: A cluster-randomised trial