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Noelle A Benzekri1,2, Jacques F Sambou3, Yaya Diedhiou4
1Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Abstract:
The goal of this study was to implement and evaluate a traditional healer administered HIV rapid diagnostic testing and referral system in Senegal. Twenty traditional healers were enrolled. Traditional healers offered testing to 1284 individuals. There were no refusals. Of the 1284 individuals who underwent testing, 53 (4.1%) had a positive result. Of the 53 with a positive result, 53 (100%) were referred to clinic. Of the 53 referred to clinic, 38 (71.7%) presented to clinic. Of the 38 who presented to clinic, 31 (81.6%) were confirmed HIV-positive and received ART. This approach provides an acceptable and feasible strategy to increase HIV testing and linkage to care in the region.
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