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Assessing linkage to and retention in care among HIV patients in Uganda and identifying opportunities for health systems strengthening: a descriptive study

22 Mar 2018

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While antiretroviral therapy (ART) availability for HIV patients has increased dramatically in Uganda, patient linkage to and retention in care remains a challenge. We assessed patterns of engagement in care in 20 Ugandan health facilities with low retention based on national reporting. We assessed patient linkage to care (defined as registering for pre-ART or ART care at the facility within 1 month of HIV...

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PMID: 29566666
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3042-8

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