Determinants of Appointment Spacing Model Acceptance Among People Living With HIV in Dessie City, Northeast Ethiopia: Case–Control Study

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ehetenesh Berihun, Hawa Wolie, Missale Kasahun, Silewondim Mekonen, Meron Birhanu, Mulugeta Ashagrie Bekahagn, Sisay Gedamu, Abebe Dires
DOI: 10.1177/23259582261433148
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Abstract

Introduction In Ethiopia, the appointment spacing model (ASM) has been adopted since 2017. However, a significant proportion of eligible people living with HIV (PLHIV) are not enrolling in this model. Hence, the aim of the study was to assess the determinants of ASM acceptance among PLHIV in Northeast Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based case–control study was conducted. Cases were PLHIV who were enrolled in ASM. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the determinants of ASM acceptance at a p -value of

Fields of Study & Subjects

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV Drug Use Sexual Risk Reproductive Health and Contraception

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)
Volume
25
Pages
23259582261433148–23259582261433148
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN