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

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...

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Main Authors: Moses Muwanguzi, Henry Mark Lugobe, Elastus Ssemwanga, Allan Phillip Lule, Elizabeth Atwiine, Vincent Kirabira, Ann K. Stella, Scholastic Ashaba, Godfrey Zari Rukundo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV/AIDS
HIV stigma
Retention in HIV care
Youths
ART
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11547-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11547-5

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