KidzAdherence Support Groups
KidzAdherence is a care and support programme designed to address both caregivers and their children. It provides HIV infected children, and their caregivers, with practical guidance on how best to manage their illness.
The KidzAdherence model is designed to support children newly diagnosed with HIV, as well as those who are virally suppressed or unsuppressed while on antiretroviral therapy (ART).
It can be implemented as a support group for both children and their caregivers, either in a clinical or community setting, or during individual counselling sessions.
Available in English and Portuguese
COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:
Understanding the common barriers to adherence in children living with HIV and how to address them
Introduce the minimum package of interventions to support children’s adherence to treatment and be retained in care
Comprehensive training on the KidzAdherence Support Group intervention including job aids
Defining adherence
Increasing knowledge in early warning indicators to non-adherence
Understanding the importance of ongoing adherence support to children and their caregivers
THROUGH SKILLS ACQUIRED IN THE COURSE, HEALTHCARE WORKERS WILL BE ABLE TO:
Provide HIV psychosocial, treatment and adherence support
Run support groups for children and caregivers
Provide story-based curriculum that covers:
General HIV Education
Wellness and Nutrition
Quality Living Strategies
Treatment Adherence
Cost per person ZAR 2400 via self-paced eLearning
Contact us to enquire about group in-person or virtual classroom training
Cost does not include VAT/Tax or travel.
At an additional cost, we can provide post-training support and mentorship.
Resources included in the course
KidzAdherence Stories
(Paper-based and/or KidzAlive Talk Tool App
KidzAdherence Support Group
Facililator’s Guide
KidzAdherence Colouring-in
Template
