Authors: Paul A D'Avanzo, Christopher M Ferraris, Melissa Pence-Moore, Lauren Jennings, Reuben N Robbins, Catherine Orrell, Robert H Remien
Monitoring HIV treatment adherence using dried blood spots (DBS) is highly acceptable among people living with HIV in South Africa. In a study of 224 participants, 99% supported DBS testing, and 96% found it helpful. Most preferred clinic staff to collect samples (79.5%), while fewer were comfortable with community health workers (26.1%) or pharmacists (37.0%). Over half (52%) preferred receiving results in a clinic. These findings highlight strong support for DBS-based monitoring in healthcare settings.
Link: Brief Report: Preferences and Acceptability in Methods of Tenofovir Diphosphate in Dried Blood Spots Collection and Feedback in a Cohort of PLWH in Cape Town South Africa
Resource Topic: CHW Role, HIV, HIV and AIDS
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: South Africa
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes