Outcomes of Three- Versus Six-Monthly Dispensing of Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) for Stable HIV Patients in Community ART Refill Groups: A Cluster-Randomized Trial in Zimbabwe

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Authors

Geoffrey Fatti · Kheth’Impilo

Nicoletta Ngorima‐Mabhena

Eula Mothibi · Kheth’Impilo

Trish Muzenda · University of Cape Town

Regis C. Choto · Ministry of Health and Child Welfare

Tonderai Kasu · Ministry of Health and Child Welfare

Taurayi A. Tafuma

Nyika Mahachi

Abstract

Retention in CARGs receiving three- and six-monthly MMD was noninferior versus standard-of-care facility-based ART delivery. VS in 3MC was high. VS in six-monthly CARGs requires further evaluation.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV Research and Treatment HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

Volume 84, Issue 2, pp. 162-172

DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002333

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