Tracing patients lost to follow up in an urban slum: cooperation between a clinic and an NGO network in Mumbai, India

摘要: •Overall 38 out of 819 (4.6%) patients registered in the clinic were LTFU •Most lost during first year project while rates <2% last 2 years. •Few respondents reported experience NGO tracing. •Phoning day before an appointment was perceived most useful intervention to avoid missed appointments. •Fear forced disclosure HIV arising from home visits revealed.