Retention in HIV care and associated factors among youths aged 15-24 years in rural southwestern Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Retention in HIV care contributes to antiretroviral therapy adherence, which is a key factor for improved treatment outcomes and prevention of drug resistance. However, HIV treatment among the youths is characterized by loss to follow up, poor adherence to ART, risk of treatment failure and high mortality rates compared to young children and adults. There is limited information about factors associated with retention of youths in HIV care in rural settings in Uganda. We aimed to determine retention in HIV care and associated factors among youths aged 15-24 years in rural southwestern Uganda.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among youths aged 15-24 years who were receiving care at the HIV clinic at Kabuyanda HC IV who had been in care for at least 1 ye

SUBMITTER: Muwanguzi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8325848 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature