@article{ref1,
title="Understanding gender-based violence service delivery in CDC-supported health facilities: 15 Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2017-2021",
journal="AIDS education and prevention",
year="2023",
author="Kanagasabai, Udhayashankar and Valleau, Christopher and Cain, Meagan and Chevalier, Michelle S. and Hegle, Jennifer and Patel, Pragna and Benevides, Regina and Trika, Joseph B. and Angumua, Carrine and Mpingulu, Minlangu and Ferdinand, Kamanga and Sida, Fikirte and Galloway, Katelyn and Kambona, Caroline and Oluoch, Patricia and Msungama, Wezi and Katengeza, Hans and Correia, Della and Duffy, Meghan and Cossa, Raquel Maria Violeta and Coomer, Rachel and Ayo, Adeola and Ukanwa, Chioma and Tuyishime, Elysee and Dladla, Sibongile and Drummond, Jennifer and Magesa, Daniel and Kitalile, Jane and Apondi, Rose and Okuku, Jackson and Chisenga, Tina and Cham, Haddi J.",
volume="35",
number="Suppl A",
pages="39-51",
abstract="Gender-based violence (GBV) is a complex issue deeply rooted in social structures, making its eradication challenging. GBV increases the risk of HIV transmission and is a barrier to HIV testing, care, and treatment. Quality clinical services for GBV, which includes the provision of HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), vary, and service delivery data are lacking. We describe GBV clinical service delivery in 15 countries supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Through a descriptive statistical analysis of PEPFAR Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) data, we found a 252% increase in individuals receiving GBV clinical services, from 158,691 in 2017 to 558,251 in 2021. PEP completion was lowest (15%) among 15-19-year-olds. Understanding GBV service delivery is important for policy makers, program managers, and providers to guide interventions to improve the quality of service delivery and contribute to HIV epidemic control.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0899-9546",
doi="10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.39",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.39"
}