Factors Associated with Retention of HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Care: Evidence from Outpatient Clinics in Two Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Factors Associated with Retention of HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Care: Evidence from Outpatient Clinics in Two Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Interruptions in the continuum of care for HIV can inadvertently increase a patient’s risk of poor health outcomes such as uncontrolled viral load and a greater likelihood of developing drug resistance. Retention of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in care and determinants of attrition, such as adhere...

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Main Authors: Gulzar H. Shah, Gina D. Etheredge, Lievain Maluentesa Nkuta, Kristie C. Waterfield, Osaremhen Ikhile, John Ditekemena, Bossiky Ngoy Belly Bernard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
HIV
retention
antiretroviral therapy
Democratic Republic of Congo
health disparities
loss to follow-up
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/7/9/229

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