Patient Retention in a Large Faith-Based Southern African Antiretroviral Treatment Program.
Category: (Track A) Monitoring and Evaluation for Impact Improvement – A8
Title: Patient Retention in a Large Faith-Based Southern African Antiretroviral Treatment Program.
Authors: Prof. Robin WOOD, Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, UCT Faculty of Health, Cape Town, South Africa
Dr. Ruth STARK, Catholic Relief Services, Johannesburg, South Africa
Sr. Alison MUNRO, Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference, Pretoria, South Africa
Ms. Marisa WILKE, Catholic Relief Services, Johannesburg, South Africa
Ms. Celicia SERENATA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pretoria, South Africa
Location of Project/Program: South Africa
Key Words: Faith-based, Retention and ART
Implementation Area: Care, Treatment and Support