Loss to follow-up of adults in public HIV care systems in central Mozambique: identifying obstacles to treatment
Publication Date
November 2009
Citation
Micek MA, Gimbel-Sherr K, Baptista AJ, et al. Loss to follow-up of adults in public HIV care systems in central Mozambique: identifying obstacles to treatment. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 2009;52(3):397-405.
Abstract
Access to antiretroviral treatment (ART) has expanded dramatically in resource-limited settings. Evaluating loss to follow-up from HIV testing through post-ART care can help identify obstacles to care. Substantial drop-offs were observed for each step between HIV testing and treatment but were highest for referral from HIV testing to treatment sites and for starting ART. Interventions are needed to improve follow-up and ensure that people benefit from available HIV services.