Role of temporal discounting in a conditional cash transfer (CCT) intervention to improve engagement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) cascade

Role of temporal discounting in a conditional cash transfer (CCT) intervention to improve engagement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) cascade

Abstract Background Temporal discounting, the tendency of individuals to discount future costs and benefits relative to the present, is often associated with greater engagement in risky behaviors. Incentives such as conditional cash transfers (CCTs) have the potential to counter the effects of high...

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Main Authors: Jessica Londeree Saleska, Abigail Norris Turner, Maria F. Gallo, Abigail Shoben, Bienvenu Kawende, Noro Lantoniaina Rosa Ravelomanana, Harsha Thirumurthy, Marcel Yotebieng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Temporal discounting
HIV
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT)
PMTCT Cascade
Intertemporal preferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10499-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10499-0

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