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View article: The Acceptability of a Real-Time Medication Monitoring-Based Digital Adherence Tool Among Young People Living with HIV in Malawi
The Acceptability of a Real-Time Medication Monitoring-Based Digital Adherence Tool Among Young People Living with HIV in Malawi Open
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is required for young people living with HIV (YPLHIV, 15-24 years) to achieve viral suppression, prevent transmission, and reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality. Real time medication monitorin…
View article: Prevalence and Determinants of Viral Suppression in Young People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy in Southern Africa: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of HIV Survey Data of 2020 and 2021
Prevalence and Determinants of Viral Suppression in Young People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy in Southern Africa: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of HIV Survey Data of 2020 and 2021 Open
Young People Living with HIV (YPLHIV, 15–24 years) are an important demographic of Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) globally and in Southern Africa. However, YPLHIV experience poor outcomes across the HIV diagnostic and treatment cascade du…
View article: “We can tell them, but not right now!” – HIV status disclosure and related factors among children aged 6–14 years living with HIV in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
“We can tell them, but not right now!” – HIV status disclosure and related factors among children aged 6–14 years living with HIV in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania Open
In Tanzania, disclosing HIV status to children is challenging despite WHO recommendations to inform children between the ages of 6 and 12 based on cognitive and emotional development. This study aimed to determine HIV status disclosure and…
View article: Implementation of Point of Care HIV Viral load monitoring for people living with HIV in Low and Middle-income Countries: A systematic review on implementation research outcomes
Implementation of Point of Care HIV Viral load monitoring for people living with HIV in Low and Middle-income Countries: A systematic review on implementation research outcomes Open
Background Viral load monitoring has rapidly increased among people living with HIV(PLHIV) in low– and middle-income countries (LMICs), resulting in an increased laboratory workload. The use of innovative Point of Care (PoC) or near Point …
View article: The Effect of Real-Time Medication Monitoring-Based Digital Adherence Tools on Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy and Viral Suppression in People Living With HIV: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
The Effect of Real-Time Medication Monitoring-Based Digital Adherence Tools on Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy and Viral Suppression in People Living With HIV: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Universal antiretroviral therapy (ART) has led to improved treatment outcomes in persons living with HIV. Adherence to ART is required to achieve viral suppression. Real-time medication monitoring (RTMM)–based digital adherence…
View article: PA-277 Changes in standard care overtaking research: the case of the East African point-of-care (EAPOC) viral load monitoring study in Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions, Tanzania
PA-277 Changes in standard care overtaking research: the case of the East African point-of-care (EAPOC) viral load monitoring study in Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions, Tanzania Open
Background The proportion of virologically suppressed (83%) people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Tanzania is below the 95%-target. Enhanced adherence counselling (EAC) is given when the viral load (VL) is >1000 copies/ml. Centralised laborato…
View article: PA-718 HIV-infected adolescents have alarmingly low adherence levels to ART – a short report from Tanzania
PA-718 HIV-infected adolescents have alarmingly low adherence levels to ART – a short report from Tanzania Open
Background More than eight in ten of the world's 1.65 million adolescents living with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), there is limited robust data on adherence to ART levels among a…
View article: PA-234 Digital adherence tools with personalized adherence feedback: a promising guide for adherence counselling among children and adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania. A mixed-methods study
PA-234 Digital adherence tools with personalized adherence feedback: a promising guide for adherence counselling among children and adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania. A mixed-methods study Open
Background Adherence to treatment is a challenge to people living with HIV (PLHIV). Therefore, interventions are highly needed to assist PLHIV in adhering well to medication. Digital adherence tools (DAT) that offer real-time intervention …
View article: Developing contents for a digital adherence tool: A formative mixed-methods study among children and adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania
Developing contents for a digital adherence tool: A formative mixed-methods study among children and adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania Open
Optimal adherence (>95%) to antiretroviral treatment (ART) remains a challenge among children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV). Digital adherence tools (DAT) with reminder cues have proven feasible among adult people living with HI…
View article: The effect of a customised digital adherence tool on HIV treatment outcomes in young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) in Blantyre, Malawi: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial
The effect of a customised digital adherence tool on HIV treatment outcomes in young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) in Blantyre, Malawi: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial Open
View article: The effect of a customised digital adherence tool on HIV treatment outcomes in young people living with HIV in Blantyre, Malawi: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial
The effect of a customised digital adherence tool on HIV treatment outcomes in young people living with HIV in Blantyre, Malawi: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial Open
Background People living with HIV (PLHIV) have to take lifelong antiretroviral treatment, which is often challenging. Young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) have the lowest viral load suppression rates in Malawi and globally, mostly due to …
View article: Effect of a customized digital adherence tool on retention in care and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in breastfeeding women, children and adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania: a mixed-methods study followed by clinical trials
Effect of a customized digital adherence tool on retention in care and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in breastfeeding women, children and adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania: a mixed-methods study followed by clinical trials Open
View article: Developing contents for a digital drug adherence tool with reminder cues and personalized feedback: a formative mixed-methods study among children and adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania
Developing contents for a digital drug adherence tool with reminder cues and personalized feedback: a formative mixed-methods study among children and adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania Open
Children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV) form a significant proportion of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Optimal adherence (>95%) to medication is needed to achieve viral suppression. However, optimal adherence remains a challeng…
View article: “We Can Tell Them, But Not Right Now!” - Hiv Status Disclosure and Related Factors Among Children Aged 6-14 Years Living with Hiv in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
“We Can Tell Them, But Not Right Now!” - Hiv Status Disclosure and Related Factors Among Children Aged 6-14 Years Living with Hiv in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania Open
Background: In Tanzania, disclosure of HIV status to children remains a challenge despite the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation that children should be informed about their HIV status between the ages of 6 to 12 years. This st…
View article: Effect of a customized digital adherence tool on retention in care and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in breastfeeding women, children and adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania: a mixed-methods study followed by clinical trials
Effect of a customized digital adherence tool on retention in care and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in breastfeeding women, children and adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania: a mixed-methods study followed by clinical trials Open
Background Adherence to antiretroviral (ARV) treatment for HIV infection is challenging because of many factors. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended using digital adherence technologies (DATs). However, there is limited evi…
View article: Feasibility of Using Short Message Service and In-Depth Interviews to Collect Data on Contraceptive Use Among Young, Unmarried, Sexually Active Men in Moshi, Tanzania, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Mixed Methods Study With a Longitudinal Follow-Up
Feasibility of Using Short Message Service and In-Depth Interviews to Collect Data on Contraceptive Use Among Young, Unmarried, Sexually Active Men in Moshi, Tanzania, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Mixed Methods Study With a Longitudinal Follow-Up Open
Despite network and individual challenges, the SMS system was found to be feasible in Moshi, but not in Addis Ababa. We recommend more research to scale up the method in different groups and regions.
View article: Feasibility of Using Short Message Service and In-Depth Interviews to Collect Data on Contraceptive Use Among Young, Unmarried, Sexually Active Men in Moshi, Tanzania, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Mixed Methods Study With a Longitudinal Follow-Up (Preprint)
Feasibility of Using Short Message Service and In-Depth Interviews to Collect Data on Contraceptive Use Among Young, Unmarried, Sexually Active Men in Moshi, Tanzania, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Mixed Methods Study With a Longitudinal Follow-Up (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Data on contraceptive needs and use among young unmarried men are limited. Conventional ways of data collection may lead to limited and unreliable information on contraceptive use due to sensitivity of the topic, as many young …