Characterization of the Targeted Universal Tuberculosis Testing Care Cascade Among People With HIV in PEPFAR-Supported Districts in South Africa
Low Xpert test coverage indicates inconsistent TUTT implementation, highlighting the need for better training, mentorship, and supervision. The differences between rural and urban districts reflect variations in epidemiology, health care infrastructure, and testing practices.
Authors
- Kate Shearer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2049-4258)
- Jonathan Eric Golub (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2398-3145)
- Gary Maartens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3080-6606)
- Kgomotso Vilakazi-Nhlapo
- Katlego Motlhaoleng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7644-1038)
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- University of Cape Town (ZA)
- Johns Hopkins Medicine (US)
- Department of Health (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/qai.0000000000003729
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.26