| Literature DB >> 29302844 |
Catherine Maulsby1, Kriti M Jain2, Brian W Weir2, Blessing Enobun2, Melissa Werner3, Morey Riordan3, David R Holtgrave2.
Abstract
Linkage to HIV medical care and on-going engagement in HIV medical care are vital for ending the HIV epidemic. However, little is known about the cost-utility of HIV linkage, re-engagement and retention (LRC) in care programs. This paper presents the cost-utility analysis of Access to Care, a national HIV LRC program. Using standard methods from the US Panel on Cost-Effectiveness in Health and Medicine, we calculated the cost-utility ratio. Seven Access to Care programs were cost-effective and two were cost-saving. This study adds to a small but growing body of evidence to support the cost-effectiveness of LRC programs.Entities:
Keywords: Access to Care; Cost–utility; HIV; Retention in HIV care
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29302844 PMCID: PMC6034976 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-2015-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AIDS Behav ISSN: 1090-7165