Publications by authors named "Aina Nicolas"
Article Synopsis
- * A new community care model was developed, allowing for simplified HCV screening, testing, and treatment via telemedicine across 21 centers, leading to increased patient participation and improved management of HCV cases.
- * Results from April 2021 to April 2023 showed that a significant portion of participants successfully engaged with the care model, resulting in a high rate of successful treatments and minimal reinfections, highlighting the effectiveness of decentralizing healthcare for PWUD.
Background: Sub-Saharan African countries have a high burden of viral hepatitis and poor access to screening and care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of using the plasma separation card (PSC) for viral hepatitis B and C screening among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Cameroon and Uganda.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out between 05/2021 and 03/2023 including 192 PLHIV in Cameroon (n = 104) and Uganda (n = 88).