The lancet. HIV
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation in the Botswana Combination Prevention Project: a quasi-experimental before and after study.
Ensuring that individuals who are living with HIV rapidly initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART) is an essential step in meeting the 90-90-90 targets. We evaluated the feasibility and outcomes of rapid ART initiation in the Botswana Combination Prevention Project (BCPP). We aimed to establish whether simplified ART initiation with the offer of same-day treatment could increase uptake and reduce time from clinic linkage to treatment initiation, while maintaining rates of retention in care and viral suppression. ⋯ US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.