Viral load suppression rate of third-line antiretroviral therapy and its association with gender among HIV patients after second-line treatment failure in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous works of literatures on the viral load suppression rate of third line antiretroviral therapy in Africa has produced inconsistent and inconclusive results, with rates varying between 62% and 95%. This variability poses challenges for policymakers and healthcare providers in making informed decisions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the overall viral load suppression rate of third line antiretroviral therapy in Africa and to clarify the contradictory relationship between gender and viral load suppression, based on existing primary studies.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library, Henari, African Journals Online (AJOL), Web of science, and Google Scholar to access stud

SUBMITTER: Tsega TD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792664 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature