Utility of HIV support groups in advancing implementation research in resource-limited settings: experiences from an urban-setting HIV support group in Zimbabwe

Table 1 Identified needs of PARI Support Group and the IPERI Multi-disciplinary scientist team

PARI Support Group’s needs	IPERI Multidisciplinary Scientists’ Team
Professional psychosocial and peer support	A community advisory committee as a vehicle for community input and monitoring of research studies
Medicines awareness training program	Well informed volunteers for pharmacology studies
Information on drug-herb interactions	Improved access to research and training facilities for investigators
Assured access to ART information	Successful recruitment of patients in HIV pharmacology studies
Nutrition education	Satisfactory patient—retention in HIV pharmacology studies
Kiosk to sell nutritious food Training in self-help projects to improve household income and food security	Well-nourished participants with improved livelihoods

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