Simulated patient encounters to improve adolescent retention in HIV care in Kenya: study protocol of a stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial

Simulated patient encounters to improve adolescent retention in HIV care in Kenya: study protocol of a stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Adolescent-friendly policies aim to tailor HIV services for adolescents and young adults aged 10–24 years (AYA) to promote health outcomes and improve retention in HIV care and treatment. However, few interventions focus on improving healthcare worker (HCW) competencies and skill...

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Main Authors: Kate S. Wilson, Cyrus Mugo, David Bukusi, Irene Inwani, Anjuli D. Wagner, Helen Moraa, Tamara Owens, Joseph B. Babigumira, Barbra A. Richardson, Grace C. John-Stewart, Jennifer A. Slyker, Dalton C. Wamalwa, Pamela K. Kohler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Adolescents and young adults
Retention in HIV care
Clinical training intervention
Standardized patients
Stepped-wedge trial
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2266-z

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