Community-based model for the delivery of antiretroviral therapy in Cambodia: a quasi-experimental study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multi-month dispensing (MMD) is the mainstay mechanism for clinically stable people living with HIV in Cambodia to refill antiretroviral therapy (ART) every 3-6 months. However, less frequent ART dispensing through the community-based ART delivery (CAD) model could further reduce the clients' and health facilities' burden. While community-based services have been recognized as an integral component of HIV response in Cambodia, their role and effectiveness in ART delivery have yet to be systematically assessed. This study aims to evaluate the CAD model's effectiveness on the continuum of care and treatment outcomes for stable people living with HIV in Cambodia.

Methods

We will conduct this quasi-experimental study in 20 ART clinics across the capital city and nine

SUBMITTER: Tuot S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8344198 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature