Comparative assessment of five trials of universal HIV testing and treatment in sub‐Saharan Africa

D Perriat, L Balzer, R Hayes, S Lockman… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Design Universal voluntary HIV counselling and testing followed by prompt
initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all those diagnosed HIV‐infected (universal test …

[HTML][HTML] HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and early antiretroviral treatment among female sex workers in South Africa: results from a prospective observational …

R Eakle, GB Gomez, N Naicker, R Bothma… - PLoS …, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Background Operational research is required to design delivery of pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP) and early antiretroviral treatment (ART). This paper presents the primary analysis of …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of delayed antiretroviral therapy initiation among people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Y Tao, X Xiao, C Zhang, Y Xie, H Wang - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Objective HIV continues to be a global challenge. Key recommendations for HIV prevention
and treatment are presented on rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. However …

Stigma and judgment toward people living with HIV and key population groups among three cadres of health workers in South Africa and Zambia: Analysis of data …

S Krishnaratne, V Bond, A Stangl, T Pliakas… - AIDS patient care and …, 2020 - liebertpub.com
Stigma and judgment by health workers toward people living with HIV (PLHIV) and key
populations can undermine the uptake of HIV services. In 2014, we recruited health workers …

The association between HIV stigma and HIV incidence in the context of universal testing and treatment: analysis of data from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial in Zambia …

JR Hargreaves, T Pliakas, G Hoddinott… - Journal of the …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction To investigate the association between individual and community‐level
measures of HIV stigma and HIV incidence within the 21 communities participating in the …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of universal testing and treatment on HIV stigma in 21 communities in Zambia and South Africa

AL Stangl, T Pliakas, T Mainga, M Steinhaus… - Aids, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: To assess the impact of a combination HIV prevention intervention including
universal testing and treatment (UTT) on HIV stigma among people living with HIV, and …

Decreasing time to antiretroviral therapy initiation after HIV diagnosis in a clinic‐based observational cohort study in four African countries

AL Esber, P Coakley, JA Ake… - Journal of the …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines have shifted over time to
recommend earlier initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and now encourage ART …

False starts in 'test and start': a qualitative study of reasons for delayed antiretroviral therapy in Swaziland

C Pell, E Vernooij, N Masilela, N Simelane… - International …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Background Test and start, antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all HIV-positive individuals, is a
WHO-recommended treatment guideline. In Swaziland, test and start has been evaluated …

“It's not like taking chocolates”: factors influencing the feasibility and sustainability of universal test and treat in correctional health systems in Zambia and South Africa

SM Topp, CM Chetty-Makkan, HJ Smith… - … Health: Science and …, 2019 - ghspjournal.org
ABSTRACT Background: Sub-Saharan African correctional facilities concentrate large
numbers of people who are living with HIV or at risk for HIV infection. Universal test and treat …

'Then her neighbour will not know her status': how health providers advocate antiretroviral therapy under universal test and treat

C Pell, R Reis, N Dlamini, E Moyer… - International …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Universal test and treat (UTT)—antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all HIV-positive
individuals regardless of CD4 count—is the WHO's recommended treatment guideline. UTT …