Abstract
: To ensure the continuity of high-quality HIV care in Kisumu County, Kenya during the corona virus disease 2019 pandemic, the Ministry of Health implemented a strategy to promote physical distancing and corona virus disease 2019 case detection. A total of 23 262 (84.2%) of the 27 641 patients eligible for early refill received an extra 3-month supply of antiretrovirals. Across 60 Ministry of Health clinics, average attendance decreased from 1298 to 640 patients per day postintervention, representing a 50.7% reduction.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Retroviral Agents / supply & distribution
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Anti-Retroviral Agents / therapeutic use*
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Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / statistics & numerical data*
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COVID-19 / epidemiology
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COVID-19 / prevention & control*
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COVID-19 / psychology
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Delivery of Health Care / methods
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Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
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Disaster Planning / organization & administration*
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HIV Infections / drug therapy*
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Humans
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Kenya / epidemiology
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Physical Distancing
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SARS-CoV-2