Person-Centered Public Health for HIV Treatment (PCPH)
CIDRZ, Zambia (June 2021)
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CIDRZ, Zambia (June 2021)
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Research to understand LTFO (Loss To Follow Up) remains prevalent and the reasons preserving it. Results showed that missed appointments were often related to clinic-based barriers and structural barriers.
Presenter: Jacob Mutale and Komba Sikombe, CIDRZ
Intervention Details
Data Elements
Evidence
Technology Requirements / Interoperability
SMS
Open Source, developed in house
Calculations / Algorithms
Patients show up to appointments.
Patients return to facility for next appointment
Factors to Scale
Health caregiver training.
Reminders to patients ahead of time.
Sharing of mobile devices by multiple family members.
Software hosting.
Modems at facilities.
Updated phone numbers.
Implementation Considerations
Health Care attitude is critical to care.
Lack of space for treatment, confidential conversation.
Operable Mobile phone.
English Language barrier when SMS are sent
Governance Considerations
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