Authors: Margaret L. Prust, Justin C. Graves, Juliet Jokwiro, Charity R. Giyava, Ashley Kallarakal, Nicole Kawaza, Yucheng Tsai, Tatenda Maparo, Tsitsi Apollo, Raiva Simbi, Chiedza Mupanguri, Emmanuel Govha, Sandra Chipuka, Agnes Juru
This study looked at whether trained community volunteers (called Community Lay Cadres or CLCs) in Zimbabwe can collect HIV viral load blood samples as well as healthcare workers (HCWs). Blood samples were taken from 374 people—one by a HCW and one by a CLC. The results matched 96% of the time. Most CLCs collected the samples correctly, and both the CLCs and clients felt confident and comfortable with the process. The study found that letting CLCs help with blood sample collection is safe, accurate, and well accepted. This could help reduce pressure on healthcare workers and improve access to HIV testing.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, HIV Care
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Zimbabwe
Publisher May Restrict Access: No