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29 April 2022

What are we learning about HIV testing in informal settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa? Results from a randomized controlled trial

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Recent evidence highlighting high HIV incidence and prevalence in informal settlements suggests that they are environments that foster HIV risk. Results from a randomized control trial in South Africa showed that near universal HIV treatment use demonstrates positive trends in access to some HIV services (including treatment as prevention) in these communities. Stepping Stones had positive effects on HIV testing for women, yet barriers to HIV testing remain, especially for men. Redoubled efforts to reach men with testing are vital for improving HIV outcomes for both men and their partners.

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29 April 2022

The Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Site Capacity and Productivity Assessment Tool (SCPT): an innovative visual management tool to optimize site service delivery

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The Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Site Capacity and Productivity Assessment Tool (SCPT) is an electronic visual management tool developed to help VMMC service providers to understand and improve their site’s performance. To illustrate a real-world application of the SCPT, Project SOAR presents selected data from two provinces in Mozambique—Manica and Tete, where the SCPT was piloted.

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29 April 2022

“It must start with me, so it started with me”: A qualitative study of Project YES! youth peer mentor implementing experiences supporting adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Ndola, Zambia

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Little is known about youth-led approaches to addressing HIV-related outcomes among adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with HIV. In response, through Project SOAR, Project YES! hired and trained youth living with HIV as peer mentors (YPMs) in four HIV clinics in Ndola, Zambia to hold meetings with 276 15-24-year-olds living with HIV. Within this randomized controlled trial, a qualitative sub-study was conducted to explore YPMs’ implementing experiences.

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29 April 2022

Shifting gender norms to improve HIV service uptake: Qualitative findings from a large-scale community mobilization intervention in rural South Africa

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Comparatively little is known about which gender norms are most salient for HIV testing and treatment and how changing these specific norms translates into HIV service uptake. To explore these questions, Project SOAR implemented a qualitative study during a community mobilization trial targeting social barriers to HIV service uptake in South Africa.

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29 April 2022

How does learning one’s HIV status relate to viral suppression? An analysis among perinatally infected adolescents and young adults

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Little data exist on how 15- to 24-year-old perinatally infected youth living with HIV (p-YLHIV) learn their HIV status, and how those disclosure experiences may relate to current viral suppression (VS). This journal article presents results from a cross-sectional analysis conducted using baseline data from a randomized controlled trial which tested a peer mentoring program in Ndola, Zambia.

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29 April 2022

Community-facility linkage models and maternal and infant health outcomes in Malawi’s PMTCT/ ART program: A cohort study

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In this descriptive study, researchers observed widespread reach of community-facility linkage (CFL) models in Malawi, with favorable maternal outcomes in the Community Health Worker model and greater early infant diagnosis testing uptake in the Mentor Mother model. Our findings point to important differences in maternal and infant HIV outcomes by CFL model along the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV continuum and suggest future opportunities to identify key features of CFL models driving these outcome differences.

 

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29 April 2022

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of a family-centered HIV care model on viral suppression and retention in the care of HIV-positive children in Eswatini

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This journal article presents results from an evaluation of a family-centered care model (FCCM) in Eswatini. Study results showed FCCM was associated with a modest increase in viral suppression/undetectability at 12-months; 12-month retention and adherence did not differ by study group for children or caregivers. High levels of suppression and retention in both groups may have limited the study team's ability to detect a difference.

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