Receipt of a combined economic and peer support intervention and clinical outcomes among HIV-positive youth in rural Rwanda: A retrospective cohort.
Dale A BarnhartJosée UwamariyaJean Népomuscène NshimyumuremyiGerardine MukesharuremaTodd AndersonJean d'Amour NdahimanaVincent Kalumire CubakaBethany Hedt GauthierPublished in: PLOS global public health (2022)
The ASG program did not improve retention, appointment adherence, or viral suppression among HIV positive youth in rural Rwanda. Challenges implementing the intervention as designed underscore the importance of incorporating implementation strategies and youth perspectives in program design. This population remains vulnerable to poor clinical outcomes, and additional research is needed to better serve youth living with HIV.