Publications by authors named "W D Francois Venter"
Article Synopsis
- Long-acting antiretroviral therapy (LA-ART) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) aims to improve HIV treatment and prevention for those affected and at risk.
- Key challenges for effective implementation include managing associated health conditions, ensuring medication accessibility, and establishing efficient healthcare delivery.
- Despite the potential benefits of LA-ART, significant hurdles exist before widespread adoption, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts among stakeholders to overcome these issues.
Integrating hypertension detection and management in HIV care in South Africa: protocol for a stepped-wedged cluster randomized effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial.
Karla I Galaviz Shivani A Patel Mark J Siedner Charles W Goss Siphamandla B Gumede W D Francois Venter
Implement Sci Commun
October 2024
Background: HIV clinical guidelines recommend hypertension detection and management to lower cardiovascular disease risk, but these have not been effectively implemented for people living with HIV (PWH). Addressing this implementation gap requires community-engaged implementation studies focused on addressing implementation barriers specific to the HIV care context.
Methods: This protocol describes a type 2 effectiveness-implementation hybrid study conducted in nine primary care clinics in Johannesburg.