Cost-effectiveness of improved treatment services for sexually transmitted diseases in preventing HIV-1 infection in Mwanza Region, Tanzania.

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 4 December 2006

• Country: Tanzania
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Health
• Authors: Mayaud, P., Mabey, D., Mills, A., Gilson, L., Mkanje, R., Grosskurth, H., Mosha, F., Picard, J., Gavyole, A., Todd, J., Swai, R., Fransen, L., Hayes, R.

Abstract

A community-randomised trial was undertaken to assess the impact, cost, and cost-effectiveness of averting HIV-1 infection through improved management of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) by primary-health-care workers in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. The impact of improved treatment services for STDs on HIV-1 incidence was assessed by comparison of six intervention communities with six matched communities.

Citation

The Lancet, 350, 1805-1809

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Cost-effectiveness of improved treatment services for sexually transmitted diseases in preventing HIV-1 infection in Mwanza Region, Tanzania.

Published 4 December 2006