Evaluation of the Red Carpet Program for Adolescents and Youth aged 15-21 in Homa Bay County, Kenya
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Country:
Kenya
Subject Matter:
Pediatric and Adolescent Testing, Care, and Treatment
This ViiV Healthcare-funded study aimed to evaluate the impact of the Red Carpet Program on linkage to and early retention in care among adolescents and youth aged 15-21 in Homa Bay, Kenya. The Red Carpet Program, implemented by EGPAF, included services and interventions designed to meet the specific needs of adolescents, particularly during the critical period right after HIV diagnosis.
Data Collection Period: August 2016 – July 2018
- Findings published in AIDS, July 2017: “Optimizing linkage to care and initiation and retention on treatment of adolescents with newly diagnosed HIV infection“
- Findings presented at the 22nd International AIDS Conference, July 2018: “Meaningful engagement of schools and school-based advocates in promoting education on HIV and supporting adolescents living with HIV in Kenya”
- Findings presented at the 10th International Workshop on HIV Pediatrics, July 2018: “Meaningful engagement of schools and school-based advocates in promoting education on HIV and supporting adolescents living with HIV in Kenya”
- Findings published in PLOS ONE, December 2021: “Supporting adolescents living with HIV within boarding schools in Kenya“
