Healthcare provider perceptions on the implementation of the universal test-and-treat policy in South Africa: a qualitative inquiry

• Main Authors: Edward Nicol (Author), Vuyelwa Mehlomakulu (Author), Ngcwalisa Amanda Jama (Author), Mbuzeleni Hlongwa (Author), Wisdom Basera (Author), Desiree Pass (Author), Debbie Bradshaw (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background South Africa had an estimated 7.5 million people living with HIV (PLHIV), accounting for approximately 20% of the 38.4 million PLHIV globally in 2021. In 2015, the World Health Organization recommended the universal test and treat (UTT) intervention which was implemented in South...