Optimizing linkage to care and initiation and retention on treatment of adolescents with newly diagnosed HIV infection
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Overview
The Red Carpet Program (RCP) provided fast-track peer-navigated services, peer counseling, and psychosocial support at health facilities and schools in six Homa Bay subcounties in 2016. RCP training and sensitization was implemented in 50 health facilities and 25 boarding schools. Implementation of RCP was associated with significant improvement in linkage to and early retention in care among adolescent and youth.
Created by:
Eva Caroline Ruria, Rose Masaba, Judith Kose, Godfrey Woelk, Eliud Mwangi, Lucy Matu, Hillary Ng’eno, Beatrice Bikeri, and Natella Rakhmanina
Country:
Kenya
Topics:
Pediatric HIV Diagnosis, Care & Treatment; Strategic Information, Evaluation & Research
