Publications by authors named "Prajakta Kadale"
Objectives: World Health Organization has recommended enhanced adherence counselling (EAC) for people living with HIV (PLHIV) with virological failure. This study aimed to assess the outcomes of EAC and its associated factors among PLHIV with virological failure.
Methods: Data collected between March 2020 and February 2022 on viral load (VL) testing at antiretroviral therapy (ART) centre in Pune, India were reviewed.
Article Synopsis
- India launched its COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16, 2021, focusing on adults over 18, leading to over 1 billion first doses and nearly 950 million second doses, but only 217 million precaution doses were administered, indicating a significant gap.
- The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare conducted an exploratory study across six states to identify the facilitators and barriers affecting the uptake of precaution doses among adults, utilizing in-depth interviews and focus group discussions among various community members and health officials.
- Preliminary results suggested that an increase in COVID-19 cases motivated some community members to pursue precaution doses, highlighting the need for improved communication and outreach in future immunization campaigns.