| Abstrakt: |
A new study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine explores the barriers and suggestions for improving viral load testing (VLT) uptake in Tanzania. The study found that only 58% of patients in Tanzania receive VLT annually, which is contrary to the Tanzanian National Guidelines. The primary individual barrier to VLT uptake was missing appointments, along with limited knowledge among individuals living with HIV. System-level barriers, such as a lack of integrated care and evening service availability, were also identified. The study suggests that there is potential for improvement in the uptake and quality of VLT services in Tanzanian public health facilities through a holistic approach. [Extracted from the article] |
