作者: Kathy K. Byrd , Melissa Furtado , Tim Bush , Lytt Gardner
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摘要: Abstract The HIV care continuum illustrates steps needed to reach viral suppression, including retention in care. continuum's measure does not account for gaps or reengagement and thus provides an incomplete picture of long-term engagement. We used a claims database determine the proportion privately insured persons with who experienced gap subsequently reengaged between 2008 2012. A was defined as no office visit claim >6 months ≥1 after gap. Cox proportional hazards models were conducted factors associated time first reengagement. Of 5142 study, 79% males median age 46 years (range, 19–64 years). No race/ethnicity data available. Thirty percent (n = 1555) Median 15 (IQR: 6–30). length 3.2 months. Seventy reengaged; 22% more than once. 1086 p...