Authors: Marion Di Ciaccio, Mariam Yebedie, Kanuya Coulibaly, Diane Dondbzanga, Djénébou Traoré, Mamadou Cissé, Bintou Dembélé, Laura Rouane, Rosemary M Delabre, Daniel Simões, Daniela Rojas Castro, Luis Sagaon-Teyssier
In Mali, staying in care is a challenge for people living with HIV (PLHIV) due to social, economic, and structural barriers. This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) support retention in care. Interviews with PLHIV, including key populations, highlighted four key roles of CHWs: fostering good patient-provider relationships, providing peer support, ensuring continued access to treatment, and offering financial aid for transportation. Peer educators, a type of CHW, play a crucial role in both emotional and logistical support, while non-judgmental care in community-based organizations further encourages retention.
Link: The added value of community-based organisations in retaining people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the continuum of care in Mali
Resource Topic: CHW Role, CHW programs, HIV Care
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: Africa
Country: Mali
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes