The heterogeneity among people re‐engaging in antiretroviral therapy highlights the need for a differentiated approach: results from a cross‐sectional study in Johannesburg, South Africa
Clients frequently return to care shortly after missed appointments. Despite missing scheduled ART refill dates, many report not interrupting treatment, either having treatment on hand or sourcing ART elsewhere. Most re-engaging clients were adherent prior to disengagement, and clinical concerns are rare. A differentiated service delivery approach, prioritizing flexibility and reduced healthcare burden, is required to support client's needs and preferences at re-engagement.
Authors
- Anna Grimsrud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1199-8377)
- Chipo Mutyambizi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4749-7280)
- Lynne Wilkinson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6147-8719)
- Rendani Ndou
- Kate Rees (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0584-0557)
Institutions
- University of Cape Town (ZA)
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- Anova Health Institute (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the International AIDS Society
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jia2.26395
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.78
Funders
- United States Agency for International Development
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
- University of Cape Town
- International AIDS Society
- Anova Health Institute