Wednesday 8 February 2017

DAPCU Sri Ganga Nagar (Rajasthan) Response to the Theme : Strategies for reducing ART-LFU at district


For effective tracking of LFUs, the line list of LFUs is shared with the concerned NACP facility staff and discussed in monthly review meetings organized by DAPCU. Facility staff are advised to follow-up with LFU clients telephonically first and then plan home visit if necessary. LFU clients are asked to share the underlying reasons for discontinuing ART and counselled about the importance of taking ART without missing a dose. The harmful effects of abruptly stopping the medication is explained to clients and their anxiety and misconceptions are addressed.

DAPCU is taking steps in coordination with ANM and ASHA to deal with stigma and discrimination faced by clients on ART, which may prevent them from coming to the ART centre for collecting medicines. Family counselling is done to create a supportive environment at home for the ART client.

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