APN 105 (HIV/AIDS)

Question 1

What are the three models that are discussed in this APN

Answer 1

-Simplified select model
-ASSA 2008 model
-ASSA SPM 2023

Question 2

What does the ASSA 2008 model allow for and what are its shortcomings

Answer 2

Allows for
-treatment of STIs
-education
-voluntary counselling and testing
-ART

Shortcomings
-assumes ART intervention very late
-doesn’t allow for other prevention strategies
-assumption regarding sexual behaviour unrealistic

Question 3

What should be used to allow for disease progression

Answer 3

Multi-state models with Weibull distribution