Point‐of‐care testing can achieve same‐day diagnosis for infants and rapid ART initiation: results from government programmes across six African countries
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25677
Abstract: Point‐of‐care (POC) early infant diagnosis (EID) testing has been shown to dramatically decrease turnaround times from sample collection to caregiver result receipt and time to ART initiation for HIV‐positive infants compared to centralized laboratory testing.… read more here.
Keywords: programmes across; initiation; point care; rapid art ... See more keywords
Implementing a Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy Program Using Starter Packs for Emergency Department Patients Diagnosed with HIV Infection
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad292
Abstract: Emergency departments (ED) have been identified as essential partners in the national plan to end the HIV epidemic (EHE). The initiation of rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) may be an important strategy to minimize treatment barriers… read more here.
Keywords: antiretroviral therapy; rapid art; patients diagnosed; starter packs ... See more keywords
Experiences of initiating rapid antiretroviral therapy among people newly diagnosed with HIV in East London: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2022-055682
Abstract: Objectives We aimed to explore the experiences of people who initiated rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) within 7 days of HIV diagnosis, as part of routine care in London. Methods Using purposive sampling, 18 in-depth, semistructured… read more here.
Keywords: people newly; antiretroviral therapy; qualitative study; rapid art ... See more keywords