Clinical outcomes after extended 12-month antiretroviral therapy prescriptions in a community-based differentiated HIV service delivery programme in South Africa: a retrospective cohort study.

Lara LewisYukteshwar SookrajhJohan van der MolenThokozani KhubonePhelelani SosiboMunthra MarajRose van HeerdenFrancesca LittleReshma KassanjeeNigel GarrettJienchi Dorward

Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society (2023)

Among PLHIV referred for community ART with a recent suppressed VL, the use of 12M scripts reduced clinic visits without impacting short-term clinical outcomes. 12M scripts should be considered for differentiated service delivery programmes.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
hiv positive
hiv infected
mental health
healthcare
human immunodeficiency virus
south africa
hiv infected patients
hiv aids
men who have sex with men
primary care
study protocol
randomized controlled trial
hiv testing