Assessing sex differences in viral load suppression and reported deaths using routinely collected program data from PEPFAR-supported countries in sub-Saharan Africa

Assessing sex differences in viral load suppression and reported deaths using routinely collected program data from PEPFAR-supported countries in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, more women than men access HIV testing and treatment and may have better viral load suppression (VLS). We utilized routinely reported aggregated HIV program data from 21 sub-Saharan African countries to examine sex differences in VLS and death rates within...

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Main Authors: Danielle Fernandez, Hammad Ali, Sherri Pals, George Alemnji, Vamsi Vasireddy, George K. Siberry, PEPFAR MER Interagency Participants, Ikwo Oboho, Catherine Godfrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Sex differences
Viral suppression
Interruption in treatment
Mortality
PEPFAR
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16453-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16453-6

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