Providing antiretroviral care in conflict settings.
There has been an historic expectation that delivering combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) to populations affected by violent conflict is untenable due to population movement and separation of drug supplies. There is now emerging evidence that cART provision can be successful in these populations. Using examples from Médecins Sans Frontières experience in a variety of African settings and also local nongovernmental organizations' experiences in northern Uganda, we examine novel approaches that have ensured retention in programs and adequate adherence. Emerging guidelines from United Nations bodies now support the expansion of cART in settings of conflict.
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Vancouver, BC, Canada. emills@cfenet.ubc.ca
Edward J
EJ
Mills
Nathan
N
Ford
Sonal
S
Singh
Oghenowede
O
Eyawo
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D055118:Medication Adherence; D011902:Rape; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014480:United Nations; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies; D014857:Warfare
D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents