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February 10, 2026Open Access

A Comparative Study of Integrating Diabetes Screening into HIV Care Programmes in Lilongwe's Public Clinics, 2006

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TPTiyamike PhiriCMChikondi Mwale

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Comparative study demonstrates operational feasibility of integrated diabetes screening in HIV care, indicating improved uptake and outcomes.

Key Points

  • This research aims to compare two models for integrating diabetes screening into existing HIV care programmes in public clinics in Lilongwe.
  • Conducted a comparative study across multiple public clinics in Lilongwe.
  • Assigned clinics to either a fully integrated or partially integrated model for diabetes screening.
  • Collected data on screening uptake, staff time utilization, and patient flow.
  • The fully integrated model achieved a screening uptake of 89% of eligible patients, compared to 62% in the partially integrated model.
  • Initial training for staff was necessary for the fully integrated approach, which increased consultation times.
  • Operational themes underscored the efficiency of streamlined workflows and the significance of nurse-led care.

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Phiri et al. (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698acaf07c832249c30ba8cahttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18528961
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