We document and disseminate various results, trainings, and resources from our research, programs, and projects.
Treatment continuity is essential to controlling the AIDS epidemic and spread of HIV. By using multi-month dispensing (MMD) of antiretrovirals (ARVs) at health facilities, barriers to care and treatment for both patients and providers can be reduced. Ghana adopted MMD in October 2019 and continued to scale it up, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
In low-prevalence and generalized epidemic contexts, strategically using health facility client entry points is an important policy-driven approach to optimize resources for effective HIV case identification. The USAID Strengthening the Care Continuum (Care Continuum) project, implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), used continuous quality improvement (CQI) methodology to test a change idea…
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a very efficacious medicine for HIV prevention, but initial policy in Ghana required PrEP to be provided in health facilities, which led to low uptake. As a pioneering civil society organization in HIV service provision for key populations in Ghana, Maritime Life Precious Foundation (MLPF), a sub-grantee of the JSI Research…
The USAID Strengthening the Care Continuum project, led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., implemented enhanced demand-generation activities in the Western Region to increase viral load (VL) testing. These include the “Know Your Numbers” campaign, which developed VL awareness messages promoting Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U). The project met with key stakeholders to discuss practical solutions to close…
Cervical cancer is preventable and curable if detected early and managed effectively. In Zambia, it is the fourth-most common form of cancer among women ages 15-49 years. Women living with HIV (WLWH) are six times more likely than those who are HIV-negative to develop cervical cancer and should be targeted for screening and treatment (Dryden-Peterson…
As a leading global provider of technical assistance and service delivery, JSI leverages existing health systems to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ministries of health have engaged JSI to support the international COVID-19 pandemic response in over 28 countries. From preparedness planning to infection prevention and control, JSI staff have supported ministries of health worldwide…
HIV self-testing (HIVST) has transformed the HIV testing landscape, allowing a person to test a sample of their own blood or oral fluid and interpret the result at their convenience. HIVST doubles general population HIV testing uptake compared to standard HIV testing services (Jamil, M. 2021) and has increasingly expanded the reach of HIV testing, particularly…
JSI assists health providers to offer safe and ethical HIV testing at multiple entry points and to integrate different testing approaches with community ART programs to promote uptake.
JSI is committed to close working relationships with local partners, centered on mutual learning and accountability. Through this collaborative approach, partners are able to achieve results, mobilize resources, cultivate networks, and influence broader system-level change.
JSI listens to client preferences and uses data to support tailored services. Our person-centered care approach optimizes outcomes for all. PCC moves beyond clinical quality of care to include concepts such as support, respect, and autonomy. To ensure that the unique needs of people at risk of and living with HIV are addressed, we incorporate…
We strive to build lasting relationships to produce better health outcomes for all.
