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Early Success With Retention in Care Among People Living With HIV at Decentralized ART Satellite Sites in Yangon, Myanmar, 2015-2016.

Htet KM, Soe KT, Oo MM, Hone S, Majumdar SS, Oo HN

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  • Journal Frontiers in public health

  • Published 22 May 2019

  • Volume 7

  • Pagination 124

  • DOI 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00124

Abstract

We report high rates of retention in care of PLHIV in a new model of ART satellite sties in Yangon, Myanmar after 3 years of follow-up. The delays identified in time taken from enrolment to ART initiation need to be explored further and addressed. This initial study supports continuation of plans to scale-up ART satellite sites in Myanmar. To optimize outcomes for patients and the program and accelerate progress to reduce HIV transmission and end the HIV epidemic, operational research needs to be embedded within the response.