Abstract
Linkage to HIV medical care and on-going engagement in HIV medical care are vital for ending the HIV epidemic. However, little is known about the cost–utility of HIV linkage, re-engagement and retention (LRC) in care programs. This paper presents the cost–utility analysis of Access to Care, a national HIV LRC program. Using standard methods from the US Panel on Cost-Effectiveness in Health and Medicine, we calculated the cost–utility ratio. Seven Access to Care programs were cost-effective and two were cost-saving. This study adds to a small but growing body of evidence to support the cost-effectiveness of LRC programs.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3734-3741 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | AIDS and behavior |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Access to Care
- Cost–utility
- HIV
- Retention in HIV care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Infectious Diseases