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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