Interventions to improve antiretroviral therapy adherence among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Globally, an estimated 30% of new HIV infections occur among adolescents (15-24 years), most of whom reside in sub-Saharan Africa. Moreover, HIV-related mortality increased by 50% between 2005 and 2012 for adolescents 10-19 years while it decreased by 30% for all other age groups. Efforts to achieve and maintain optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy are essential to ensuring viral suppression, good long-term health outcomes, and survival for young people. Evidence-based strategies to improve adherence among adolescents living with HIV are therefore a critical part of the response to the epidemic. METHODS:We conducted a systematic review of the peer-reviewed and grey literature published between 2010 and 2015 to identify interventions designed to improve antiretroviral ad

SUBMITTER: Ridgeway K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5749726 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature