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ArticleBMC health services research2022

Barriers and facilitators of male engagement in Community Client-Led Antiretroviral therapy Delivery groups (CCLADS) for HIV care and treatment in Southwestern Uganda: a qualitative study.

Jovaile Kushemererwa, Moses Muwanguzi, Esther C Atukunda, Halimah Nantambi Kikomeko, Odwee Ambrose, Denis Androdri, Brillian Kembabazi, Josephine Nambi Najjuma

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Jovaile KushemererwaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Box, 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Moses MuwanguziFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Box, 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Esther C AtukundaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Box, 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Halimah Nantambi KikomekoFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Box, 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Odwee AmbroseDepartment of Public Health, School of Allied Health and Sciences, Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Box, 71, Bushenyi, Uganda.
Denis AndrodriFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Box, 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Brillian KembabaziFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Box, 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Josephine Nambi NajjumaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Box, 1410, Mbarara, Uganda. jnajjuma@must.ac.ug.

Funding

Health-professional Education Partnership Initiative - Transforming Ugandan Institutions Training Against HIV/AIDS (HEPI-TUITAH)R25TW011210 · FIC · MBARARA UNIVERSITY/SCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY · PI OBUA, CELESTINO · 2018 to 2022
$3.3M
Patient-centered mobile technology interventions to improve maternal health in UgandaK43TW011004 · FIC · MBARARA UNIVERSITY/SCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY · PI ATUKUNDA, ESTHER CATHYLN · 2018 to 2022
$542k
FIC NIH HHS K43 TW011004FIC NIH HHS R25 TW011210
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Abstract

backgroundMale engagement in HIV programs is a persistent challenge that results in poor utilization of HIV care services. Differentiated service delivery models, such as Community Client-Led Antiretroviral Delivery Groups (CCLADs), provide an opportunity for male engagement in HIV care. In southwestern Uganda. In southwestern Uganda few men living with HIV (MLWHIV) are involved in CCLADS. We aimed to identify facilitators, barriers and perceptions to CCLADs enrollment by MLWHIV at ART Clinics in southwestern Uganda.

methodsA qualitative study was conducted among MLWHIV who were registered and receiving ART at two ART Clinics/health facilities in southwestern Uganda, irrespective of their enrollment status into CCLADs. In-depth interviews (IDI) were conducted among recruited HIV positive men, and Key informant interviews (KIIs) among clinic in-charges and counselors, women enrolled in CCLADS using a semi-structured interview guide. We used thematic analysis to analyze the data from the interviews.

resultsWe conducted 16 interviews, 7 KII and 8 IDI were conducted. MLWHIV and key informants shared the facilitators and barriers. Men who were not involved in CCLADs shared the barriers to joining the CCLADs. The themes identified included 1. Motivations to join CCLADS 2. Challenges related to CCLADS initiation 3. Perceived facilitators for male participation in CCLADS, 4. Perceived barriers for male participation in CCLADS and 5. Proposed strategies for best implementation of CCLADs for better male engagement. Overall men liked the idea of CCLADs but they had preferences on how they should be implemented.

conclusionMen's enrollment into CCLADs is still low despite the benefits. Addressing the barriers to men's engagement and adopting proposed strategies may improve men's enrollment in CCLADS and thus improve their access to ART, Adherence and quality of life.

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HIV InfectionsQuality of LifeAnti-Retroviral AgentsFemaleHumansMaleMenUgandaAnti-Retroviral AgentsART accessCCLADsMale engagementUganda

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PMCPMC8800336

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