Browsing School of Public Health by Author "Olomi, Willyhelmina"
Now showing items 1-2 of 2
-
Linkage into care among newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals tested through outreach and facility-based HIV testing models in Mbeya, Tanzania: a prospective mixed-method cohort study
Sanga, Erica Samson; Lerebo, Wondwossen; Mushi, Adiel K.; Clowes, Petra; Olomi, Willyhelmina; Maboko, Leonard; Zarowsky, Christina (BMJ Publishing Group, 2017)OBJECTIVE: Linkage to care is the bridge between HIV testing and HIV treatment, care and support. In Tanzania, mobile testing aims to address historically low testing rates. Linkage to care was reported at 14% in 2009 ... -
Processes and dynamics of linkage to care from mobile/outreach and facility‑based HIV testing models in hard‑to‑reach settings in rural Tanzania. Qualitative findings of a mixed methods study
Sanga, Erica S.; Mukumbang, Ferdinand C.; Mushi, Adiel K.; Olomi, Willyhelmina; Lerebo, Wondwossen; Zarowsky, Christina (BMC, 2018)BACKGROUND: Like other countries, Tanzania instituted mobile and outreach testing approaches to address low HIV testing rates at health facilities and enhance linkage to care. Available evidence from hard-to-reach rural ...