A5012088103- Family and Disability Support Research
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Disability Rights and Representation
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
Partners In Health
2019
To compare the impact of a teen club model to standard care on HIV treatment outcomes among adolescents (10-19 years age).Retrospective cohort study.HIV clinics in Neno district, Malawi.Adolescents living with enrolled clubs (n=235) and matched participants (n=297).Attrition from care, defined as combination 'died', 'defaulted' 'transferred out'.Over 4-year follow-up period, who participated had significantly higher likelihood remaining than those did not (HR=2.80; 95% CI: 1.46 5.34). Teen...
People living with disabilities (PLWDs) have poor access to health services compared people without disabilities. As a result, PLWDs do not benefit from some of the provided at facilities; therefore, new methods need be developed deliver these where reside. This case study reports household-based screening programme targeting in rural district Malawi. Between March and November 2016, integrated was conducted by community workers, HIV testing counsellors clinic clerk. The home-based for HIV,...