Publications by authors named "Franck V Turenne"
Influence of transportation cost on long-term retention in clinic for HIV patients in rural Haiti.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
December 2014
Article Synopsis
- Improved access to antiretroviral therapy in resource-limited areas highlights the need for long-term retention in HIV clinics, especially beyond 24 months, to enhance outcomes and reduce costs.
- A study in rural Haiti examined factors affecting HIV clinic retention, finding that higher transportation costs negatively impacted patient follow-up.
- Results showed that patients facing transportation costs over $2 were significantly more likely to be lost to care, suggesting that addressing transportation issues is crucial for healthcare programs in these settings.