Impact of lay health worker programmes on the health outcomes of mother-child pairs of HIV exposed children in Africa: A scoping review.
Kathrin SchmitzTariro Jayson BaseraBonaventure EgbujiePreethi MistriNireshni NaidooWitness MapangaJane GoudgeMajorie MbuleFiona BurttEsca ScheepersJude Ofuzinim IgumborPublished in: PloS one (2019)
LHWs play significant roles in the management of WLH and their HEIs, improving MCH outcomes in the process. LHW interventions are beneficial in increasing access to PMTCT services and reducing MTCT of HIV, though their impact on improving adherence to ART remains scanty. Further research is needed to evaluate ART adherence in LHW interventions targeted at WLH. LHW programmes can be enhanced by increasing supportive supervision and remuneration of LHWs.
Keyphrases
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected
- hiv positive
- human immunodeficiency virus
- mental health
- hiv aids
- healthcare
- hiv testing
- physical activity
- hepatitis c virus
- public health
- men who have sex with men
- glycemic control
- primary care
- young adults
- cancer therapy
- risk assessment
- health information
- metabolic syndrome
- social media
- health insurance
- human health