Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sylivia Nalubega, Karen Cox, Henry Mugerwa, Catrin Evans
Summary: This study developed a new model of 'Facilitated Transition' to assist HIV positive trial participants in transitioning to usual care after trial conclusion. The research found that trial closure is a complex process for HIV positive participants, involving pre-closure, trial-closure, and post-trial phases.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aima A. Ahonkhai, Muktar H. Aliyu, Carolyn M. Audet, Magdalena Bravo, Melynda Simmons, Gael Claquin, Peter Memiah, Anibal N. Fernando, James G. Carlucci, Bryan E. Shepherd, Sara Van Rompaey, Zhihong Yu, Wu Gong, Sten H. Vermund, C. William Wester
Summary: A study in Mozambique found that pregnant or lactating females were more likely to initiate ART and stay in care before and after treatment, while non-pregnant or non-lactating females were also more likely than males to initiate ART and stay in care before and after treatment.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nande Putta, Caitlin E. Hansen, Melissa C. Funaro, Melissa Campbell, Shaffiq Essajee, Dorothy Mbori-Ngacha, Shadrack Frimpong, Shi-Yi Wang, Elijah Paintsil
Summary: This systematic review aims to evaluate the most effective interventions, models, programs, and strategies to optimize the delivery of services for testing, linkage, treatment, and retention of children and adolescents living with HIV globally. The review will provide synthesized evidence to guide national governments and healthcare providers in prioritizing and adopting evidence-based service delivery approaches for this population.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zanetta Gant, Andre Dailey, Shihua Wang, Shacara Johnson Lyons, Meg Watson, Kyung Lee, Anna Satcher Johnson
Summary: HIV disparities persist in the southern United States and among certain populations. Early diagnosis, prompt care, and viral suppression are crucial to reducing disparities and achieving national prevention goals. Efforts should focus on prevention and care in the South, addressing stigma, discrimination, and barriers to testing, care, and treatment.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ismaila Sonko, Min-Huey Chung, Wen-Hsuan Hou, Wei-Ti Chen, Pi-Chen Chang
Summary: This study aimed to assess predictors that influence the uptake of HIV testing among youth aged 15 to 24 years in The Gambia. The results showed that less than a quarter of the youth (22.6%) had ever been tested for HIV. Factors such as age, gender, marital status, education level, ethnicity, HIV knowledge, and sexual behavior were found to influence the likelihood of getting tested for HIV.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shraddha Bajaria, Amon Exavery, Noreen Toroka, Ramadhani Abdul
Summary: Despite efforts to scale up counseling, testing services, and care and treatment clinics (CTCs) in Tanzania, linkage between diagnosis points and CTCs remains low. Studies have found that the presence of disabled caregivers can affect the successful linkage of children living with HIV/AIDS to medical services. This suggests the need to focus on disabled-led households to promote inclusion and improve access to HIV services.
Article
Immunology
Sophia A. Hussen, Kamini Doraivelu, Madeleine H. Goldstein, Neeta Shenvi, Kirk A. Easley, Brian C. Zanoni, Andres Camacho-Gonzalez, Carlos del Rio
Summary: This prospective study aimed to assess healthcare outcomes for HIV patients during the transition from pediatric to adult care. The study found that while most patients successfully linked to adult care, retention rates declined over the 24-month follow-up period. The proportion of patients with viral suppression remained relatively stable in adult care.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jessy G. Devieux, John Vertovec, Michele Jean-Gilles, Rhonda Rosenberg, Cassandra Rene, Elena Cyrus, Samuel Emieux Jean, Willy Dunbar
Summary: This study explored stigma patterns and coping mechanisms among MSMW living with HIV in Haiti, providing information on this research area. The findings revealed that MSMW struggled with their sexuality since adolescence, facing stigma from family, community, and cultural conflicts. Participants reported experiencing anxiety, psychological distress, and depression. Coping mechanisms included self-acceptance and social support. Culturally-tailored multilevel initiatives are recommended to improve HIV treatment adherence and retention among MSMW.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Petra Jacobs, Daniel J. Feaster, Yue Pan, Lauren K. Gooden, Eric S. Daar, Gregory M. Lucas, Mamta K. Jain, Eliza L. Marsh, Wendy S. Armstrong, Allan Rodriguez, Carlos Del Rio, Lisa R. Metsch
Summary: The study investigated the effects of initiating ART in the hospital, finding that it is beneficial for increasing linkage to HIV care and frequency of outpatient visits, but not associated with retention and viral suppression. Participants recruited from Southern hospitals were less likely to initiate ART in the hospital.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Kwame Shanaube, David Macleod, Mwate Joseph Chaila, Constance Mackworth-Young, Graeme Hoddinott, Ab Schaap, Sian Floyd, Peter Bock, Richard Hayes, Sarah Fidler, Helen Ayles
Summary: The P-ART-Y study evaluated the acceptability and uptake of a combination HIV prevention package among young people in Zambia and South Africa. The study found that through the PopART intervention, a large proportion of adolescents accepted HIV testing and knew their HIV status, with ART coverage significantly increasing post-R3.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandra M. Mishreki, Nicole J. Boardman, Stephanie K. Brodine, Mingan Yang, Edith R. Lederman
Summary: ID consultations significantly improved FLC for HIV-positive ICE detainees. Continued provider training and education is essential to continue improving the rate of FLC for HIV-positive ICE detainees.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jorge Palacio-Vieira, Juliana Maria Reyes-Uruena, Arkaitz Imaz, Andreu Bruguera, Luis Force, Amat Orti Llaveria, Josep M. Llibre, Ingrid Vilaro, Francesc Homar Borras, Vicenc Falco, Melchor Riera, Pere Domingo, Elisa de Lazzari, Josep M. Miro, Jordi Casabona
Summary: This review examines the strategies and impacts of reengaging lost to follow-up patients in HIV care in high-income countries. The study found that these strategies have been widely implemented in the United States in recent years, with a focus on post-2015. Database searches, phone calls, and mail contacts were commonly used to track lost to follow-up patients, while motivational interviews and strengths-based techniques were frequently used during reengagement visits. Results indicate that tracing activities efficacy, reengagement rates, and viral load reduction were reported as outcome measures.
Article
Nursing
Yafang Zhao, Zhen Li, Yu Sheng
Summary: This study found a low proportion of timely linkage to HIV care among men who have sex with men in China. The results suggest the importance of focusing on family reactions and social support to accelerate access to care for newly diagnosed individuals.
NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Starley B. Shade, Valerie B. Kirby, Sally Stephens, Lissa Moran, Edwin D. Charlebois, Jessica Xavier, Adan Cajina, Wayne T. Steward, Janet J. Myers
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the cost and effectiveness of using navigation strategies to help HIV patients engage in care and achieve viral suppression. The results indicated that navigation programs were associated with improvements in patient engagement in HIV care and viral suppression, with cost per outcome minimized in states that utilized surveillance data to identify individuals out of care or those in need of improvement.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lindsey M. Filiatreau, Jessie K. Edwards, Nkosinathi Masilela, F. Xavier Gomez-Olive, Nicole Haberland, Brian W. Pence, Joanna Maselko, Kathryn E. Muessig, Chodziwadziwa Whiteson Kabudula, Mi-Suk Kang Dufour, Sheri A. Lippman, Kathleen Kahn, Audrey Pettifor
Summary: This study investigates the effects of universal test and treat policies on the longitudinal outcomes of South African youth living with HIV (YLHIV) and identifies opportunities for re-engagement in care for this priority population in the universal test and treat era.
