Overview
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mDOT Program: For Individuals Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)
Investigators: Cynthia R. Pearson, PhD, Mark Micek, MD, Jane M. Simoni, PhD, Eduardo Matediana, MD, Diane P. Martin, PhD, & Stephen Gloyd, MD, MPH
Publication Date: April 24, 2016
About This Product
The mDOT Program aims to increase adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for individuals living with HIV/AIDS through peer-provided directly observed therapy. The program significantly increased adherence to HAART at 6-week, 6-month, and 1-year follow ups and significantly increased the number of program participants achieving more than 90% adherence after 6 months.
Peer educators are trained during a 2-day workshop to deliver directly observed therapy and support HAART adherence. After training, peer educators monitor morning HAART doses during the 6-week program period. Peer educators provide social support, adherence advice and health information to participants throughout the program. Peer educators complete refresher training every three months throughout the program.
The mDOT Program was originally implemented in Beira, Mozambique, at a large-volume public institution providing free specialized HIV care and antiretroviral medications. Although this program was designed to operate in an HIV clinic or hospital, it may be feasible for other community-based organizations serving individuals living with HIV to implement the mDOT program.
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Planning & Pre-Implementation
- Other Documents
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Implementation
- Day 1: HIV/AIDS and HAART Module 1
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- Day 1: HIV/AIDS and HAART Module 2
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- Day 1: HIV/AIDS and HAART Module 3
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- Day 2: Roles and Responsibilities Module 1
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- Day 2: Roles and Responsibilities Module 2
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- Day 2: Roles and Responsibilities Module 3
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- Day 2: Roles and Responsibilities Module 4
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- Optional Training Topics
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- Refresher Training Session
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Product Details
- 2 day peer educator training
- Peer educators provide social support and guidance
- Medication adherence and routine clinic visits