Opportunities for use the cascade model of medical care for people living with HIV

Abstract

The HIV cascade model can be used as an epidemiological surveillance tool and for assessing the quality of medical care for HIV-positive people. It is possible to use the model for the entire population of people living with HIV, in various socio-demographic groups, by region, years and other indicators. This article describes the features of a HIV cascade model depending on the goals for its use.

Keywords

• hiv infection
• hiv cascade
• people living with hiv