Adolescent to Adult Patient-centered HIV Transition (ADAPT) Study

Standardized materials will be provided to PEPFAR supported clinical sites to assist clinic teams with supporting patients in the transition from pediatric to adult medical care

The PTAs will be present during patient clinic appointments to mentor and support participants in the development of independent health care behaviors. They will engage patients in role-plays to simulate appointments in adult practices. The PTAs will accompany patients during the transition process to the adult providers, to inform, support, and facilitate their successful transition to adult care. PTA duties, performed in the clinic and in the community, will include psychosocial support; facilitation of disclosure; adherence counseling, monitoring, and support; screening of patients for significant signs of illness and referral for care; and tracking and defaulter tracing of patients. PTA will support counseling and testing services for adolescents within the facilities. For those perinatally-infected, important care and support services include disclosure and stigma issues.