Israelski DM, Sall A, Vaurs R, Herman A, Ndayishimiye F, Niamba P; IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment (2nd : 2003 : Paris, France).

Antivir Ther. 2003; 8 (Suppl.1): abstract no. 665.

San Mateo Medical Center, San Mateo, CA, USA

Expanded access to antiretroviral therapy in resource-limited settings calls for rapid development of targeted treatment models that are both cost-effective and scalable. The Association-Driven Care and Treatment (ADCT) model for HIV/AIDS offers an alternative to standard delivery methods. Drawing upon the principles of the Community-Driven Development (CDD) model, ADCT provides people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) the necessary training and financial support to establish and manage their own AIDS care associations. Under this model, those most effected by HIV disease make key decisions, in conjunction with AIDS care experts and other service providers, regarding the management and distribution of programme resources to their communities. AIDS Empowerment and Treatment International (AIDSETI) is a network of independent associations in 14 countries (Burkina Faso, Burundi, Ivory Coast, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Guinea, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda and Zimbabwe). It is one of the first programs to systematically assess feasibility, scalability, and sustainability of the ADCT model. All together, AIDSETI supports 22 associations with a combined membership of 50000. Thirty-two percent are female, 41% are children and 17% are orphans. Key programme objectives are the provision of high quality HIV care and the effective targeting of services to those persons most in need of AIDS treatment. A cross-country patient database system has been developed and is currently being field tested at all 22 associations. Preliminary data indicates that 800 patients have received ARV treatment thus far. Future plans include the development of fundraising capabilities to foster network expansion and financial sustainability.

Publication Types:

• Meeting Abstracts

Keywords:

• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Anti-HIV Agents
• Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi
• Child
• Cote d'Ivoire
• Delivery, Obstetric
• Dominican Republic
• Ethiopia
• Female
• Foster Home Care
• Guinea
• HIV
• HIV Infections
• HIV Seropositivity
• Haiti
• Health Planning
• Health Resources
• Health Services Needs and Demand
• Humans
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Tanzania
• Togo
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Uganda
• Zimbabwe
• drug therapy
• education
• surgery
• therapy

Other ID:

• GWAIDS0023322

UI: 102262946

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