Integrating Legal Aid into HIV Care: Evaluating the Impact of a Medical-Legal Partnership on Viral Suppression Outcomes

Journal Article
Written By NCMLP

Description

This article published in AIDS and Behavior examined the impact of MLP services for housing, employment, and public benefits on the adherence to medical treatment and viral load suppressions of people with HIV compared to treatment-as-usual. 202 people with HIV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were part of the study. At 3-month follow-up, MLP participants were significantly more likely to achieve viral suppression.

 

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Authors

  • Omar Martinez

  • Sandra Rodriguez

  • Andrew Maude

  • Theresa Brabson

  • Isa Fernandez

  • Cui Yang

  • Robin Davison

  • Ashley French

  • Hervette Nkwihoreze

  • Florence Marie Momplaisir

  • Lisa Pozzi

  • Deja Alvarez

  • Philip McCallion

  • Souhail Malave-Rivera

  • Caroline Kingori

  • Huanmei Wu

  • Feifan Liu

  • Andrea Montanez

  • Amanda Cruz-Gerena

  • Samantha Morton

  • Miguel Munoz-Laboy 

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