Virologic failure in HIV-positive adolescents with perfect adherence in Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) die owing to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related causes more than adults. Although viral suppression protects people living with HIV from AIDS-related illnesses, little is known about viral outcomes of adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa where the biggest burden of deaths is experienced. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with viral load suppression among HIV-positive adolescents (10-19 years) receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Uganda.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among school-going, HIV-positive adolescents on ART from August to September 2016. We recruited 238 adolescents who underwent ART at a public health facility and had at least one viral load res

SUBMITTER: Natukunda J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6337787 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature