A cluster-randomized controlled trial to improve the quality of integrated HIV-tuberculosis services in primary healthcareclinics in South Africa.

Santhanalakshmi GengiahPierre M BarkerNonhlanhla Yende-ZumaMduduzi MbathaShane NaidooMyra TaylorMarian LovedayMesuli MhlongoClark JacksonAndrew J NunnNesri PadayatchiSalim S Abdool KarimKogieleum Naidoo

Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society (2021)

QI improved HIV testing and IPT initiation compared to SOC. TB screening, ART initiation and VL testing remained similar. Incorporating QI methods into routine supervision and support activities may strengthen integrated HIV-TB service delivery and increase the success of future QI scale-up activities.

Keyphrases

hiv testing
men who have sex with men
hiv positive
mycobacterium tuberculosis
south africa
antiretroviral therapy
healthcare
mental health
hiv infected
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv aids
primary care
study protocol
current status
emergency department
quality improvement
hepatitis c virus
clinical trial