A United States HIV provider survey of antiretroviral therapy management in people living with HIV with co-occurring conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Simplified HIV treatment guidelines favor integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs). However, non-infectious comorbidities and co-occurring conditions (i.e. pregnancy) often necessitate individualized antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens. This study aimed to characterize United States HIV provider strategies for ART selection when faced with concomitant health conditions.

Methods

A survey of US HIV providers was conducted using hypothetical patient cases. Standardized clinical case-vignettes were developed and providers were asked to select their preferred regimen. Eleven cases focused on cardiometabolic syndrome, renal dysfunction, weight gain, and pregnancy.

Results

119 providers responded across all cases (with a median 57 responses [interquartile

SUBMITTER: Krishnan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871835 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature