Adherence to viral load testing guidelines, barriers, and associated factors among persons living with HIV on ART in Southwestern Uganda: a mixed-methods study

Adherence to viral load testing guidelines, barriers, and associated factors among persons living with HIV on ART in Southwestern Uganda: a mixed-methods study

Abstract Background Uganda adapted Viral load (VL) testing for monitoring HIV treatment success and virologic failure. However, there is a paucity of data on how the VL testing guidelines are followed in practice in the HIV clinics. This study determined the adherence to national guidelines on VL te...

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Main Authors: Polly Lubega, Sylivia Juliet Nalugya, Angella Namyalo Kimuli, Majoreen Twinokusiima, Mercy Khasalamwa, Richard Kyomugisa, Jane Kabami, Asiphas Owaraganise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Adherence
Viral load testing
Guidelines
Associated factors
Barriers
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13674-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13674-z

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