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Journal Article > Research

Impact on ART initiation of point-of-care CD4 testing at HIV diagnosis among HIV-positive youth in Khayelitsha, South Africa

Patten GE, Wilkinson LS, Conradie K, Isaakidis P, Harries AD, Edginton ME, De Azevedo V, van Cutsem G
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Abstract
Despite the rapid expansion of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programmes in developing countries, pre-treatment losses from care remain a challenge to improving access to treatment. Youth and adolescents have been identified as a particularly vulnerable group, at greater risk of loss from both pre-ART and ART care. Point-of-care (POC) CD4 testing has shown promising results in improving linkage to ART care. In Khayelitsha township, South Africa, POC CD4 testing was implemented at a clinic designated for youth aged 12-25 years. We assessed whether there was an associated reduction in attrition between HIV testing, assessment for eligibility and ART initiation.
Countries
South Africa
Subject Area
HIV/AIDS
DOI
10.7448/IAS.16.1.18518
Published Date
04-Jul-2013
PubMed ID
23830642
Languages
English
Journal
Journal of the International AIDS Society
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 16
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