Linking Infectious and Narcology Care (LINC) in Russia: design, intervention and implementation protocol

Table 5 Components of the LINC 6- and 12-month assessment

Follow up assessment components^a	Description
ART Use and Adherence [59–61]	Questions on ART use and 30-day adherence
Opportunistic Infections [62]	Assesses any history of candida or yeast infection of the esophagus, TB, pneumonia, or toxoplasmosis
Barriers to Medical Care: Drug Use [63]	Assesses if drug use has affected access to medical care
Perceived Discrimination in Health Care^b [64]	Assesses participant’s perceived discrimination in health care because of their drug use
Case Manager Questions^b	Assess participant’s feelings and experiences related to case management
Reproductive Health [65]	Questions regarding reproductive health for female participants

A number of measures used were modified from validated instruments
^aAlso includes all Baseline Assessment Components except Health Literacy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV Disclosure, and Involvement with Police; 12-month Assessment Components are the same as 6-month Assessment Components with the exception of Reproductive Health section (6-months only)
^bSelf-administered section

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