Regular discussion with patients about their own appearance and body weight preferences to inform treatment and weight management plans |
Active vigilance and monitor weight gain and potential development of co-morbidities in DTG patients, including regular weighing and recording of weight |
Baseline screening patients during ART initiation to identify those with high risks for overweight and diabetes for targeted support |
Information about DTG side effects should be provided through leaflet along with verbal explanation by HCWs; regular update of the leaflets with new side effects discovered |
Treatment education and counselling should be conducted through group sessions along with one-to-one engagement with patients |