A quantitative assessment of the consistency of projections from five mathematical models of the HIV epidemic in South Africa: a model comparison study by Haroon Moolla, Andrew Phillips, Debra ten Brink, Edinah Mudimu, John Stover, Loveleen Bansi-Matharu, Rowan Martin-Hughes, Nisaa Wulan, Valentina Cambiano, Jennifer Smith, Anna Bershteyn, Gesine Meyer-Rath, Lise Jamieson, Leigh F. Johnson

“…Projections related to the UNAIDS 95–95-95 targets were more consistent, with the coefficients of variation below 0.1 for all groups except children. …”
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What are the determinants of antiretroviral therapy adherence among stable people living with HIV? A cross-sectional study in Cambodia by Sovannary Tuot, Jian Wei Sim, Michiko Nagashima-Hayashi, Pheak Chhoun, Alvin Kuo Jing Teo, Kiesha Prem, Siyan Yi

“…Abstract Background Understanding context-specific determinants of antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence is crucial for developing tailored interventions for improving health outcomes and achieving the UNAIDS’ third 95% target. This cross-sectional study explores factors associated with ART adherence among stable people living with HIV on ART in Cambodia. …”
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Measuring the Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy Roll-Out on Population Level Fertility in Three African Countries. by Milly Marston, Jessica Nakiyingi-Miiro, Victoria Hosegood, Tom Lutalo, Baltazar Mtenga, Basia Zaba, ALPHA network

“…BACKGROUND:UNAIDS official estimates of national HIV prevalence are based on trends observed in antenatal clinic surveillance, after adjustment for the reduced fertility of HIV positive women. …”
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Virological Outcomes Among Pregnant Women Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment in the Amhara Region, North West Ethiopia by Endalamaw Alamneh D, Shiferaw MB, Getachew Demissie M, Emiru MA, Zemene Kassie T, Endaylalu Lakew K, Tadege TZ

“…Pregnant women being at AIDS stages III and IV and with fair treatment adherence and suspected testers were statistically associated with increased viral non-suppression rate.Conclusion: Relatively low viral non-suppression rate among pregnant mothers that had almost met the third 90 of UNAIDS target. But, still, some mothers received a non-suppressed viral replication specifically the odds of having a non-suppressed viral load was higher in pregnant women with poor treatment adherence and WHO Stage III and IV and suspected testers.Keywords: virological outcomes, viral suppression in pregnancy, antiretroviral treatment adherence, viremia in pregnancy…”
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Determinants of viral load non-suppression among HIV-positive children and adolescents attending care and treatment clinics in Tabora region, Tanzania by Ruth Daniel Mchomvu, Ally Kassim Hussein, Mecky Matee

“…Early initiation of ART and intensified monitoring are required to improve viral suppression rates of HIV-infected children to attain the third goal of the UNAIDS 95-95-95.…”
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Virological non-suppression among adult males attending HIV care services in the fishing communities in Bulisa district, Uganda. by Ignatius Senteza, Barbara Castelnuovo, David Mukunya, Fredrick Makumbi

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Virological non-suppression among people living with HIV in fishing communities along the shores of Lake Albert is alarmingly high, exceeding the UNAIDS threshold of 10% by two-fold. Several key determinants were identified, including hazardous alcohol use, unemployment, and access barriers to HIV treatment services.…”
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A case study of HIV/AIDS services from community-based organizations during COVID-19 lockdown in China by Jennifer Z.H. Bouey, Jing Han, Yuxuan Liu, Myriam Vuckovic, Keren Zhu, Kai Zhou, Ye Su

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Spatio-temporal estimates of HIV risk group proportions for adolescent girls and young women across 13 priority countries in sub-Saharan Africa by Adam Howes, Kathryn A. Risher, Van Kính Nguyen, Oliver Stevens, Katherine M. Jia, Timothy M. Wolock, Rachel T. Esra, Lycias Zembe, Ian Wanyeki, Mary Mahy, Clemens Benedikt, Seth R. Flaxman, Jeffrey W. Eaton

“…Using subnational estimates of HIV prevalence and incidence produced by countries with support from UNAIDS, we estimated new HIV infections in each risk group by district and age group. …”
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Estimating the impact of alternative programmatic cotrimoxazole strategies on mortality among children born to mothers with HIV: A modelling study. by Shrey Mathur, Melanie Smuk, Ceri Evans, Catherine J Wedderburn, Diana M Gibb, Martina Penazzato, Andrew J Prendergast

“…Vertical transmission rates, testing rates, and antiretroviral therapy (ART) uptake were derived from UNAIDS data, trial evidence, and meta-analyses. We explored 6 programmatic strategies: maintaining current recommendations; shorter cotrimoxazole provision for 3, 6, 9, or 12 months; and starting cotrimoxazole only for children diagnosed with HIV. …”
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Spatio-temporal estimates of HIV risk group proportions for adolescent girls and young women across 13 priority countries in sub-Saharan Africa. by Adam Howes, Kathryn A Risher, Van Kính Nguyen, Oliver Stevens, Katherine M Jia, Timothy M Wolock, Rachel T Esra, Lycias Zembe, Ian Wanyeki, Mary Mahy, Clemens Benedikt, Seth R Flaxman, Jeffrey W Eaton

“…Using subnational estimates of HIV prevalence and incidence produced by countries with support from UNAIDS, we estimated new HIV infections in each risk group by district and age group. …”
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Association between use of psychotropic medications prior to SARS-COV-2 infection and trajectories of COVID-19 recovery: Findings from the prospective Predi-COVID cohort study by Gloria A. Aguayo, Aurélie Fischer, Abir Elbéji, Nyan Linn, Markus Ollert, Guy Fagherazzi

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Association between mental disorders and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in health facilities in two Mozambican provinces in 2018: a cross-sectional study by Flavio M. Mandlate, M. Claire Greene, Luis F. Pereira, Maria Lidia Gouveia, Jair Jesus Mari, Francine Cournos, Cristiane S. Duarte, Maria A. Oquendo, Marcelo Feijó Mello, Milton L. Wainberg

“…Integrating comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment and ART adherence interventions tailored to PWH with co-occurring mental disorders is necessary to attain optimal ART adherence and reach the UNAIDS ART target.…”
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HIV self-testing: a cross-sectional survey conducted among students at a tertiary institution in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2020 by Hloniphile R. Mthiyane, Zinhle Makatini, Refilwe Tsukulu, Rumaanah Jeena, Motheo Mutloane, David Giddings, Sifiso Mahlangu, Paballo Likotsi, Liezl Majavie, Tali Druker, Florette Treurnicht

“…Our findings highlight a necessity for HIVST advocacy in South Africa that provides information on where and how HIVST kits can be accessed to potentially upscale HIV testing – essential for achieving UNAIDS targets towards the elimination of HIV/AIDS by 2030. …”
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Factors associated with poor linkage to HIV care in South Africa: Secondary analysis of data from the Thol'impilo Trial by Dorward, J, Mabuto, T, Charalambous, S, Fielding, K, Hoffmann, C

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> Poor linkage to HIV care is impeding achievement of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) 90-90-90 targets. This study aims to identify risk factors for poor linkage-to-care after HIV counseling and testing, thereby informing strategies to achieve 90-90-90.…”

Spatio-temporal estimates of HIV risk group proportions for adolescent girls and young women across 13 priority countries in sub-Saharan Africa by Howes, A, Risher, KA, Nguyen, VK, Stevens, O, Jia, KM, Wolock, TM, Esra, RT, Zembe, L, Wanyeki, I, Mahy, M, Benedikt, C, Flaxman, SR, Eaton, JW

“…Using subnational estimates of HIV prevalence and incidence produced by countries with support from UNAIDS, we estimated new HIV infections in each risk group by district and age group. …”

HIV virologic response, patterns of drug resistance mutations and correlates among adolescents and young adults: A cross-sectional study in Tanzania by Joan Rugemalila, Doreen Kamori, Peter Kunambi, Mucho Mizinduko, Amon Sabasaba, Salim Masoud, Frank Msafiri, Sabina Mugusi, Rita Mutagonda, Linda Mlunde, Davis Amani, Erick Mboya, Macdonald Mahiti, George Ruhago, Jeremiah Mushi, Veryeh Sambu, George Mgomella, Boniface Jullu, Werner Maokola, Prosper Njau, Beatrice Mutayoba, Godfrey Barabona, Takamasa Ueno, Andrea Pembe, Tumaini Nagu, Bruno Sunguya, Said Aboud

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4> VS amongst AYA is lower than the third UNAIDs target. Additionally, a high prevalence of ADR and high levels of circulating clinically relevant DRMs may compromise the long-term VS in AYA. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers regarding human immunodeficiency virus index testing in 2021, Burkina Faso by Smaïla Ouedraogo, Ahmed Kabore, Ismaël Diallo, Maurice Sarigda, Désiré Lucien Dahourou, Kuilga Benjamin Kabre, Issa Romba, Bapougouni Philippe Christian Yonli, Ter Tierp Elias Dah, Nicolas Meda

“…In order to increase the chances of reaching the first 95% of UNAIDS, trainings on the topic must be designed for health workers. …”
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How accurately do routinely reported HIV viral load suppression proportions reflect progress towards the 909090 target in the population on antiretroviral treatment in Khayelitsha... by J Euvrard, T Schulz, K Hilderbrand, M Bosland, M Osler, A Boulle, M-A Davies

“…The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) third 90-90-90 target requires 90% of patients on antiretroviral treatment (ART) to be virally suppressed (&lt;1 000 copies/mL). …”
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Risk factors for interruption in treatment among HIV-infected adolescence attending health care and treatment clinics in Tanzania by Expeditho L. Mtisi, Stella E. Mushy, Simon G. Mkawe, Antony Ndjovu, Eric Mboggo, Boniface S. Mlay, Frida Ngalesoni, Aisa Muya

“…In this era of test and treat policy it is important to ensure that patients remain connected to HIV clinics to enable achieve UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets timely. This study aimed to assess risk factors for IIT among HIV-positive adolescence in Tanzania. …”
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Community burden of undiagnosed HIV infection among adolescents in Zimbabwe following primary healthcare-based provider-initiated HIV testing and counselling: A cross-sectional sur... by Victoria Simms, Ethel Dauya, Subathira Dakshina, Tsitsi Bandason, Grace McHugh, Shungu Munyati, Prosper Chonzi, Katharina Kranzer, Getrude Ncube, Collen Masimirembwa, Roslyn Thelingwani, Tsitsi Apollo, Richard Hayes, Helen A Weiss, Rashida A Ferrand

“…Alternative, community-based approaches are required to meet the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) target of diagnosing 90% of those living with HIV by 2020 in this age group.…”
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