Integrating status-neutral and targeted HIV testing in Zimbabwe: A complementary strategy

The complementarity of the status-neutral and targeted testing approaches is evident from our results. By prioritizing high-risk individuals for testing and ensuring comprehensive linkage to both prevention and treatment services, these integrated strategies can effectively identify and manage people living with HIV. This combined approach optimizes resource use, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, and contributes to improved health outcomes and reduced HIV transmission rates.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302803
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HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
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Abstract

The complementarity of the status-neutral and targeted testing approaches is evident from our results. By prioritizing high-risk individuals for testing and ensuring comprehensive linkage to both prevention and treatment services, these integrated strategies can effectively identify and manage people living with HIV. This combined approach optimizes resource use, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, and contributes to improved health outcomes and reduced HIV transmission rates.

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University of Zimbabwe (ZW), Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (ZW)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 95%
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