Person-Centered Public Health for HIV Treatment (PCPH)

CIDRZ, Zambia (June 2021)

Countries: Zambia

Intervention Description

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

DUC Meeting Recording

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