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Exploring the HIV Epidemic in the Philippines: Initiatives and Challenges. 探索菲律宾的艾滋病毒流行情况:倡议与挑战》。
IF 2.2
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/23259582241312294
Dalmacito A Cordero
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Implementation of a National Telephone Consultation Service for Clinicians in Mozambique.
IF 2.2
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/23259582251320394
Maria Ruano, Adelina Maiela, Margarida Khapesse, Célia Cumbi, Rosa Bene, Restano Uamir, Erin Branigan, Jeff Lane, Edy Nacarapa, Ferruccio Vio, Florindo Mudender
{"title":"Implementation of a National Telephone Consultation Service for Clinicians in Mozambique.","authors":"Maria Ruano, Adelina Maiela, Margarida Khapesse, Célia Cumbi, Rosa Bene, Restano Uamir, Erin Branigan, Jeff Lane, Edy Nacarapa, Ferruccio Vio, Florindo Mudender","doi":"10.1177/23259582251320394","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23259582251320394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The manuscript outlines the establishment of a remote consultation service for clinicians in Mozambique, highlighting best practices and lessons learned. It discusses the transition to full management by the Ministry of Health and the challenges of sustaining the service post-transition within the MoH Telehealth Program. The program evaluation results focus on the national telephone consultation service for HIV/AIDS care and treatment, which, between 2013 and 2019, received calls from a wide range of health facilities and cadres, including nonmedical prescribers, doctors, clinical assistants, and nurses. A 2017 clinician satisfaction survey indicated high satisfaction rates. Key implementation lessons emphasized the necessity of staffing the consultation line with highly trained clinicians, leveraging training to enhance service awareness and trust, supporting the public health system, maintaining operational flexibility, and strengthening pre-service clinical training.</p>","PeriodicalId":17328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care","volume":"24 ","pages":"23259582251320394"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11826842/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143414614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in People Living With HIV Attending Centre of Excellence in HIV Care at a Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital in North India-A Pilot Study. 在印度北部一家三级教学医院的艾滋病毒护理卓越中心,艾滋病毒感染者的代谢功能障碍相关脂肪变性肝病(MASLD)——一项试点研究。
IF 2.2
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/23259582241311912
Ragini Ram, Anuradha Subramanian, Rajeshwari K
{"title":"Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in People Living With HIV Attending Centre of Excellence in HIV Care at a Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital in North India-A Pilot Study.","authors":"Ragini Ram, Anuradha Subramanian, Rajeshwari K","doi":"10.1177/23259582241311912","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23259582241311912","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With the availability of free antiretroviral therapy (ART) across India, HIV in adults has become a chronic disease with prolonged survival. The emergence of various non-communicable diseases in these prolonged survivors is a cause of concern. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in adults with HIV infection in India has not been explored to date. In this study, we attempted to assess the existence of MASLD in thirty adults registered at the Centre of Excellence in ART Care at a tertiary teaching hospital in New Delhi. This center provides free first-line, second-line, and third-line ART to patients as well as comprehensive HIV care including counseling, nutritional advice, and inpatient admissions for intercurrent illnesses. A total of 30 subjects were enrolled in the study to assess the occurrence of MASLD among people living with HIV (PLHIV) and its risk factors and to assess hepatic fibrosis in the subjects with MASLD using transient elastography and clinical fibrosis scores. The study population included 13 subjects on ART (43.3%) and 17 ART-naïve subjects (56.6%). All the study subjects underwent ultrasonography (USG) for the identification of the development of MASLD in them. Steatosis was identified as an increase in the echogenicity of the liver seen as an increase in the hepatorenal contrast and was further graded into the 3 grades of fatty liver. Out of the 30 subjects, 16.6% (5 out of 30) were found to have MASLD on USG, with grade 1 fatty changes seen in 4 (13.3%) and grade 2 fatty changes seen in 1 out of 30 subjects (3.3%). A majority (40%) of the subjects were underweight (body mass index [BMI] &lt; 18.5). 22.7% of the male subjects included in the study had MASLD whereas none of the females had fatty changes in the liver on USG. Out of the study subjects, MASLD was detected in 17.6% of ART-naïve subjects while it was detected in 15.4% of subjects on ART. Although no statistically significant association was seen with any of these parameters, a few important trends were observed. These might be statistically significant in a higher power study with a larger sample size. Higher BMI (mean difference [MD] = 3.25, &lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; = .09), waist circumference (MD = 3.84, &lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; = .15), hip circumference (MD = 4.36, &lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; = .14), and older age (MD = 6.56, &lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; = .07) were observed to be associated with MASLD in our study, whereas the biochemical parameters and HIV-related factors were not seen to have any particular trend of association in our study. However, a higher median CD4 count was associated with MASLD as compared to the group without fatty changes on USG. On FibroScan, all 5 subjects with fatty changes in our study were found to have liver stiffness less than 7 kPa which corresponds to F0-F1 stage of fibrosis. Using the nonalcoholic fatty liver disease score, 2 subjects had scores corresponding to F0-F2 stage of fibrosis (as per METAVIR score) while the rest (3 out of 5) had indeterminate values.","PeriodicalId":17328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care","volume":"24 ","pages":"23259582241311912"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11726528/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142971575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Incidence and Risk Factors of Zidovudine-Induced Anemia in Patients With HIV Infection Receiving Zidovudine-Containing Antiretroviral Therapy.
IF 2.2
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/23259582251321577
Lakkana Boonyagars, Peerawit Thinpangnga, Warangkana Munsakul
{"title":"Incidence and Risk Factors of Zidovudine-Induced Anemia in Patients With HIV Infection Receiving Zidovudine-Containing Antiretroviral Therapy.","authors":"Lakkana Boonyagars, Peerawit Thinpangnga, Warangkana Munsakul","doi":"10.1177/23259582251321577","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23259582251321577","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Anemia is among the frequently observed conditions among people living with HIV (PLWH). Zidovudine (AZT) is the most common ART that causes anemia. This study aimed to identify the incidence and risk factors of AZT-induced anemia in PLWH receiving AZT-containing regimens.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study was conducted on nonpregnant PLWH aged >18 years who received AZT-containing regimens for >6 months and had normal baseline hemoglobin levels. Data on medical history, clinical characteristics, and laboratory examination were collected. Cox proportional hazard regression analysis was performed to determine the risk factors of AZT-induced anemia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 401 individuals were included in the study. In total, 71 individuals presented with AZT-induced anemia. The incidence rate of anemia was 1.98 per 100 person-years of observations. Female sex, low-normal baseline hemoglobin level, low recent and low baseline CD4 cell count were independently associated with an increased risk of anemia. However, a higher body mass index was independently associated with a decreased risk of anemia.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Routine screening, early detection, and treatment of anemia should be considered in PLWH receiving AZT-containing regimens.</p>","PeriodicalId":17328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care","volume":"24 ","pages":"23259582251321577"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11863231/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143449482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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High Prevalence of Asymptomatic STIs in MSM PWH in a Male HIV Clinic in Mexico City.
IF 2.2
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/23259582251321039
Juan Pablo Sánchez Navarro, Gustavo Barriga Angulo, José Antonio Mata Marín, Mara Rodríguez Evaristo, Paola Edith Padilla Noguera, Jesús Enrique Gaytán Martínez
{"title":"High Prevalence of Asymptomatic STIs in MSM PWH in a Male HIV Clinic in Mexico City.","authors":"Juan Pablo Sánchez Navarro, Gustavo Barriga Angulo, José Antonio Mata Marín, Mara Rodríguez Evaristo, Paola Edith Padilla Noguera, Jesús Enrique Gaytán Martínez","doi":"10.1177/23259582251321039","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23259582251321039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high among men who have sex with men (MSM) living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PWH). This study determined the prevalence of asymptomatic STIs in MSM PWH attending an HIV clinic in Mexico City.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study (May 2022-November 2023) included self-questionnaires on STI-related behaviors and symptoms, urethral samples for multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and serological tests for syphilis, HBV, and HCV.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 261 patients, 56.7% were receiving antiretroviral therapy, 41.8% had suppressed HIV-1 viral load, and 26.1% tested positive for at least one STI in urethral PCR. The most prevalent microorganisms were <i>Ureaplasma urealyticum</i> (14.9%), <i>Mycoplasma hominis</i> (6.9%), <i>Mycoplasma genitalium</i> (4.2%), and <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> (3.1%). Multiple infections were identified in 5.3% of cases. Seroprevalence rates for syphilis, HBV, and HCV were 17.6%, 6.5%, and 3.1%, respectively. Current smoking and insertive anal sex were the only statistically significant associated factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study underscores the high frequency of asymptomatic STIs and the importance of regular screening.</p>","PeriodicalId":17328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care","volume":"24 ","pages":"23259582251321039"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11863256/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143449481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Stakeholder Perspectives on the Role of Peer Mentors in the Implementation of Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy for Use by Adolescents and Young People in Western Kenya: Findings from a Formative Study, KuwaFree! LiveFree! 利益相关者对同伴导师在肯尼亚西部青少年和年轻人实施长效抗逆转录病毒治疗中的作用的看法:来自一项形成性研究的发现,KuwaFree!LiveFree !
IF 2.2
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/23259582241303579
Salim Bakari, Biegon Whitney, Munyoro Dennis, Shukri Hassan, Caitlin Bernard, Eunice Kaguiri, Mehar Maju, Edith Apondi, Edwin Were, Rena C Patel
{"title":"Stakeholder Perspectives on the Role of Peer Mentors in the Implementation of Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy for Use by Adolescents and Young People in Western Kenya: Findings from a Formative Study, KuwaFree! LiveFree!","authors":"Salim Bakari, Biegon Whitney, Munyoro Dennis, Shukri Hassan, Caitlin Bernard, Eunice Kaguiri, Mehar Maju, Edith Apondi, Edwin Were, Rena C Patel","doi":"10.1177/23259582241303579","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23259582241303579","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long-acting antiretroviral treatment (LA ART) is a forthcoming option for adolescents and young people living with HIV (AYPLHIV), but perspectives on using peer mentors to implement LA ART for AYPLHIV are unknown. We conducted seven focus group discussions (<i>n</i> = 58 participants) from November 2021 to April 2022 in Kenya with four stakeholder groups, including AYPLHIV, healthcare providers, advocates, and policymakers. We used inductive coding and thematic analysis. Our stakeholders articulated peer mentors are crucial in the implementation of LA ART for AYPLHIV in leading communication, facilitating referrals, and providing empathy from lived experiences. Additionally, they can serve as early adopters, help navigate service points, and provide messaging on the benefits and drawbacks of LA ART. They emphasized the necessity of training peer mentors for the LA ART scale-up. Peer mentors are essential for linkage and referring of AYPLHIV to LA ART, and peer mentors' involvement should be integrated into a national implementation plan.</p>","PeriodicalId":17328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care","volume":"24 ","pages":"23259582241303579"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11726530/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142971576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Out-of-Catchment Area Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation and its Factors among HIV Positive People on Lifelong Therapy in Western Ethiopia: Implementation of Decentralized ART Services. 在埃塞俄比亚西部接受终身治疗的艾滋病毒阳性人群中,集水区外抗逆转录病毒治疗的开始及其因素:分散式抗逆转录病毒治疗服务的实施。
IF 2.2
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/23259582241307467
Lami Bayisa, Tesfaye Shibiru Keno, Gurmessa Enkosa Ayana, Tesfaye Abera, Adugna Olani Akuma
{"title":"Out-of-Catchment Area Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation and its Factors among HIV Positive People on Lifelong Therapy in Western Ethiopia: Implementation of Decentralized ART Services.","authors":"Lami Bayisa, Tesfaye Shibiru Keno, Gurmessa Enkosa Ayana, Tesfaye Abera, Adugna Olani Akuma","doi":"10.1177/23259582241307467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23259582241307467","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Decentralized human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a model adopted to improve access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) within communities and mitigate the burden of HIV treatment and care on health care facility. In Ethiopia, these services help HIV clients fully benefit from ART as they are able to access ART within their catchment areas. However, HIV clients still travel out of their catchment areas to commence the ART. Thus, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of out-of-catchment area ART initiation and its associated factors among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Western Ethiopia. <b>Methods:</b> This cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 PLWHIV from November 25 to December 30, 2025, at Nekemte Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. A systematic sampling method was used to recruit the study participants. Epi Data 3.1 and STATA 14.0 were used for data entry and analysis, respectively. Logistic regression analysis was computed to identify factors associated with out-of-catchment ART initiation among PLWHIV. Variables with a <i>P</i> value <.25 from the bivariable analysis were entered into the multivariable analysis. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) and <i>P</i> value <.05 were used to determine a significant association. <b>Results:</b> A total of 423 PLHIV were included in the study. The mean age of study participants was 33.43 ± 9.79 years. One-fifth (22%) of the participants-initiated ART out of their catchment area with 95% (CI: 18.28-26.20). Participants who did not disclose their HIV (AOR = 4.39, 95% CI = 2.45-7.87), tested through voluntary counseling and testing (AOR = 3.99, 95% CI = 2.21-7.19), knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS (AOR = 2.15, 95% CI = 1.18-3.93), using traditional healing (AOR = 1.91, 95% CI = 1.03-3.55), being female (AOR = 2.42, 95% CI = 1.36-4.32), and perceived stigma (AOR = 3.41, 95% CI = 1.88-6.18) were significantly associated with out-of-catchment ART initiation. <b>Conclusion and Recommendation:</b> A substantial number of PLWHIV <i>in study area had</i> initiated ART outside their designated catchment areas. To address this, it is crucial to enhance HIV serostatus disclosure, combat discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS, and promote decentralized HIV care and ART services.</p>","PeriodicalId":17328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care","volume":"24 ","pages":"23259582241307467"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11707785/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142950362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Meaningful Engagement as a Cornerstone for Implementing the Key Recommendations to Advance the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women Living With HIV Across Policy, Practice, and Research in Canada. 有意义的参与是在加拿大的政策、实践和研究中实施促进感染艾滋病毒妇女性健康和生殖健康及权利的关键建议的基石。
IF 2.2
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/23259582241302773
Zoë Osborne, Muluba Habanyama, Brittany Cameron, Alexandra de Pokomandy, Brenda Gagnier, Elizabeth King, Jill Koebel, Mona Loutfy, Carrie Martin, Renée Masching, Manjulaa Narasimhan, Valerie Nicholson, Neora Pick, Stephanie Smith, Shelly Tognazzini, Wangari Tharao, Angela Kaida
{"title":"Meaningful Engagement as a Cornerstone for Implementing the Key Recommendations to Advance the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women Living With HIV Across Policy, Practice, and Research in Canada.","authors":"Zoë Osborne, Muluba Habanyama, Brittany Cameron, Alexandra de Pokomandy, Brenda Gagnier, Elizabeth King, Jill Koebel, Mona Loutfy, Carrie Martin, Renée Masching, Manjulaa Narasimhan, Valerie Nicholson, Neora Pick, Stephanie Smith, Shelly Tognazzini, Wangari Tharao, Angela Kaida","doi":"10.1177/23259582241302773","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23259582241302773","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 2022, a community-academic collaborative team published 5 key recommendations for developing a national action plan to advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women living with HIV in Canada. In 2023, a national gathering was convened to strategize implementation of the recommendations across policy, practice, and research settings. Discussions highlighted that meaningful engagement of women living with HIV (recommendation 1) is foundational to implementing the other recommendations. Meaningful engagement requires SRHR stakeholders to: actively dismantle power differentials; commit to engagement as an ongoing process; learn about regionally specific epidemiology and sociostructural forces that create and sustain vulnerability for HIV among women; invest in creating supportive infrastructure; and integrate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles to call diverse groups into the conversation. This Canadian initiative demonstrates how global guidelines can be transformed into nationally tailored action plans to advance the SRHR of women living with HIV, grounded in meaningful engagement.</p>","PeriodicalId":17328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care","volume":"24 ","pages":"23259582241302773"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11705340/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142950447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Couple-Based Intervention to Improve HIV Care Engagement for Women and their Partners in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Outcomes of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
IF 2.2
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/23259582241307694
Jennifer M Belus, Alastair van Heerden, Abigail C Hines, Thembelihle P Pita, Yvonne Mdakane, Jessica F Magidson, Heidi van Rooyen, Ruanne V Barnabas
{"title":"Couple-Based Intervention to Improve HIV Care Engagement for Women and their Partners in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Outcomes of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Jennifer M Belus, Alastair van Heerden, Abigail C Hines, Thembelihle P Pita, Yvonne Mdakane, Jessica F Magidson, Heidi van Rooyen, Ruanne V Barnabas","doi":"10.1177/23259582241307694","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23259582241307694","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We evaluated a couple-based intervention targeting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care needs of women, with the option to support HIV-related needs of male partners. Adult women with HIV adherence difficulties in a monogamous relationship with a male partner for ≥6 months were recruited in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Twenty couples were randomized (1:1) to either START Together, a five-session manualized behavioral intervention, or treatment as usual, adherence counseling referral. Assessments were completed at baseline, post-treatment, and follow-up. Of the ten couples randomized to START Together, 70% attended at least one intervention session (feasibility); of those, 71% attended all five sessions (acceptability). Independently rated interventionist fidelity was very high (<i>M</i> ≥ 2.94 out of 3). Women's self-reported antiretroviral therapy adherence increased similarly in both interventions. For men, self-reported antiretroviral therapy adherence increased up to 25 percentage points in START Together, but not treatment as usual. Findings suggest that START Together may be potentially beneficial for improving HIV outcomes for men.</p>","PeriodicalId":17328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care","volume":"24 ","pages":"23259582241307694"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11773527/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143052911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Psychological and Emotional Challenges Faced by Female HIV Counselors in Kashmir-A Phenomenological Study.
IF 2.2
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/23259582251321035
Khalid Bashir, Inaamul Haq, Mariya Amin Qurieshi, S Muhammad Salim Khan
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