Understanding factors influencing linkage to HIV care in a rural setting, Mbeya, Tanzania
Qualitative findings of a mixed methods study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15362235 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Erica Sanga (0000-0002-1764-545X, Western Cape Department of Health, corresponding author), Ferdinand C Mukumbang (0000-0003-1441-2172, Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde), Adiel K Mushi (0000-0003-0762-9189, National Institute for Medical Research), Wondwossen Lerebo (0000-0001-5523-5227, Mekelle University), Christina Zarowsky (0000-0002-0850-6212, Université de Montréal) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 383-383 |
| Publication date | 2019-04-05 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BMC Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458 |
| Publisher | BioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12889-019-6691-7 |
| PMID | 30953503 |
| OpenAlex | W2940503220 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 24 |
| References cited | 28 |
Linkage to HIV care is an important step towards proper management of HIV. We found that access and linkage to care are influenced positively and negatively at all levels, however, the individual-level and health system-level factors were most prominent in this setting. Interventions must address issues around stigma, denial and inadequate awareness of the value of early linkage to care, and improve the capacity of HIV treatment/care clinics to implement quality care, particularly in light of adopting the 'Test and Treat' model of HIV treatment and care recommended by the World Health Organization
Family medicine · Focus group · Health care · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Referral · Tanzania · Thematic analysis · Global Maternal and Child Health · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Nursing
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| Unique citing works | 24 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 24 |