Urine tenofovir adherence testing: Perspectives of recently diagnosed South African adolescents and young adults with HIV accessing care via mobile HIV clinics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with HIV face several challenges to engaging in HIV care, which can impact adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Point-of-care (POC) diagnostics that detect tenofovir in urine may be a useful tool to support ART adherence, but perspectives from AYA in South Africa have not been explored.

Methods

We conducted in-depth interviews (IDIs) among young people (age 18-24) newly diagnosed with HIV in Cape Town, and a focus group discussion (FGD) with HIV care providers to understand their perspectives regarding the use of POC urine tenofovir testing to support ART adherence. Transcripts were analyzed using Dedoose, with an iterative thematic approach.

Results

Transcripts from 8 IDI participants and 8 FGD participants w

SUBMITTER: Montano MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785290 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature