A combination strategy for enhancing linkage to and retention in HIV care among adults newly diagnosed with HIV in Mozambique
An article from BMC Infectious Diseases
From the discussion posted in PubMed: "Study findings will provide evidence on the effectiveness of a CIS and the incremental effectiveness of a CIS + FI in a "real-life" service delivery system in a SSA country severely impacted by HIV."
| Study Region | Mozambique |
| Organization | Columbia University |
| Issue or Problem | Increasing healthcare retention of people diagnosed with HIV |
| Tech Medium | SMS |
| Technology Device | Mobile phones |
| mFHAST Implication | Effectiveness of SMS reminders to increase health care retention of those diagnosed with HIV |
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Link to a free original research articleRetention in care, another critical step in the HIV care continuum, is required for prevention and treatment of opportunistic infections, continued clinical and laboratory monitoring for ART eligibility among those not eligible upon enrollment in care, timely ART initiation, and follow-up and provision of supportive care.