Publications by authors named "Dowell-Day A"
Article Synopsis
- The 'Undetectable=Untransmittable' (U=U) campaign, launched in 2016, aims to empower individuals with HIV by reducing stigma and promoting access to treatment, highlighted during a global roundtable at the 2023 International AIDS Society Conference.
- Experts noted a disparity in U=U knowledge and trust, predominantly among those living with HIV in certain networks, emphasizing the necessity of inclusive U=U policies for all priority populations.
- To maximize the benefits of U=U for mental and physical health, there's an urgent call to tackle barriers in HIV care access and foster collaboration between policymakers and community organizations.
Background: During an evolving outbreak or pandemic, non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) including physical distancing, isolation, and mask use may flatten the peak in communities. However, these strategies rely on community understanding and motivation to engage to ensure appropriate compliance and impact. To support current activities for COVID-19, the objectives of this narrative review was to identify the key determinants impacting on engagement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: People who inject drugs (PWID) experience barriers to accessing testing and treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Opioid agonist therapy (OAT) may provide an opportunity to improve access to HCV care. This systematic review assessed the association of OAT and HCV testing, treatment, and treatment outcomes among PWID.
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