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Study • Health · Adherence (Medication or Treatment)

Cash vs. food assistance to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected adults in Tanzania

SI McCoy

Summary by BHUB

Good adherence to HIV medication is crucial to extend the length and quality of life and to eliminate transmission of HIV to others. However, in sub-Saharan Africa, only 29% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) have viral suppression, the ultimate goal of treatment.

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Micro-Incentives

Behaviors addressed

Adherence (Medication or Treatment)

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