HIV care and treatment in East Africa: understanding how people stay in care and achieve viral suppression

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What this research studies

This project analyzes large, harmonized HIV treatment data from East Africa to identify factors in individuals, health systems, and communities that influence staying in care and achieving viral suppression. It applies modern machine-learning methods to uncover patterns and test how changes in donor funding affect care trajectories. The work builds on strong collaborations with local HIV programs to describe the care cascade and outcomes, including the impact of developmental and behavioral factors. A focus is also placed on the health outcomes of people diagnosed with tuberculosis and how to address barriers to care in that subgroup. The extension aims to generate evidence that can guide policies and programs toward better retention and treatment success.

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Where this research is happening

• Indiana University Indianapolis
  Indianapolis, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Wools-Kaloustian, Kara Kay — Indiana University Indianapolis
• Study coordinator: Wools-Kaloustian, Kara Kay

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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