Towards an improved investment approach for an effective response to HIV/AIDS
Substantial changes are needed to achieve a more targeted and strategic approach to
investment in the response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic that will yield long-term dividends …
investment in the response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic that will yield long-term dividends …
Association between directly observed therapy and treatment outcomes in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) represents a major obstacle towards
successful TB control. Directly observed therapy (DOT) was recommended by WHO to …
successful TB control. Directly observed therapy (DOT) was recommended by WHO to …
Barriers and facilitators of interventions for improving antiretroviral therapy adherence: a systematic review of global qualitative evidence
Introduction: Qualitative research on antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence interventions
can provide a deeper understanding of intervention facilitators and barriers. This systematic …
can provide a deeper understanding of intervention facilitators and barriers. This systematic …
A pilot study of electronic directly observed therapy to improve hydroxyurea adherence in pediatric patients with sickle‐cell disease
SE Creary, MT Gladwin, M Byrne… - Pediatric blood & …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Background Poor hydroxyurea (HU) adherence limits effective HU use in patients with sickle
cell disease (SCD). Electronic directly observed therapy (DOT) may limit costs and achieve …
cell disease (SCD). Electronic directly observed therapy (DOT) may limit costs and achieve …
Experiences of people living with HIV in low-and middle-income countries and their perspectives in self-management: a meta-synthesis
Introduction Availability of anti-retroviral treatment has changed HIV in to a manageable
chronic disease, making effective self-management essential. However, only a few studies …
chronic disease, making effective self-management essential. However, only a few studies …
Enroling and retaining human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients in their care: A metasynthesis of qualitative studies
Objectives To report the findings of a metasynthesis review of qualitative studies on patient
and provider experiences and perspectives on linkage and retention in HIV care. Design …
and provider experiences and perspectives on linkage and retention in HIV care. Design …
It's not just the pills: A qualitative meta-synthesis of HIV antiretroviral adherence research
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) improves the health and longevity of people living with HIV
infection (PLWH) and also prevents transmission of the virus. Yet, lack of adherence to ART …
infection (PLWH) and also prevents transmission of the virus. Yet, lack of adherence to ART …
Community-based accompaniment and psychosocial health outcomes in HIV-infected adults in Rwanda: a prospective study
DR Thomson, ML Rich, F Kaigamba, AR Socci… - AIDS and Behavior, 2014 - Springer
We examined whether the addition of community-based accompaniment to Rwanda's
national model for antiretroviral treatment (ART) was associated with greater improvements …
national model for antiretroviral treatment (ART) was associated with greater improvements …
Patient and provider perceptions of a community‐based accompaniment intervention for adolescents transitioning to adult HIV care in urban Peru: a qualitative …
JT Galea, M Wong, B Ninesling… - Journal of the …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Adolescents living with HIV (ALWH) experience higher mortality rates compared
to other age groups, exacerbated by the suboptimal transition from paediatric to adult HIV …
to other age groups, exacerbated by the suboptimal transition from paediatric to adult HIV …
Antiviral resistance and correlates of virologic failure in the first cohort of HIV-infected children gaining access to structured antiretroviral therapy in Lima, Peru: a cross …
Background The impact of extended use of ART in developing countries has been
enormous. A thorough understanding of all factors contributing to the success of …
enormous. A thorough understanding of all factors contributing to the success of …