Lack of Virological Suppression Among Young HIV-Positive Adults in Botswana.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:HIV-1 RNA load is the best biological predictor of HIV transmission and treatment response. The rate of virologic suppression among key subpopulations can guide HIV prevention programs. METHODS:The Botswana Combination Prevention Project performed a population-based household survey among adults in 30 communities in Botswana. Data collected included knowledge of HIV-positive status, antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage, and virologic suppression (HIV-1 RNA ≤400 copies per milliliter). Individuals aged 16-29 years were considered young adults. RESULTS:Among 552 young people living with HIV enrolled with RNA load data and ART status available, 51% (n = 279) had undetectable HIV-1 RNA, including 54% of young women and 32% of young men [sex prevalence ratio (PR): 0.53; 95% confiden

SUBMITTER: Novitsky V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6069598 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature