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Viral load suppression and its predictor among HIV seropositive people who receive enhanced adherence counseling at public health institutions in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia. Retrospective follow-up study. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundFor those HIV seropositive people with high viral loads, the World Health Organization recommends more counseling before changing ART regimens. A high viral load can lead to increased HIV transmission and lower survival rates.
Minyichil Birhanu Belete, Abebayehu Bitew, Kebadnew Mulatu   +2 more
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Viral load suppression after enhanced adherence counseling among HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy (2019–2024): a systematic review and meta-analysis in East Africa [PDF]

AIDS Research and Therapy
Introduction Viral load suppression is essential for reducing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) related morbidity and mortality. To eliminate the HIV epidemic and enhance adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) globally, the Joint United Nations ...
Desalegn Mitiku Kidie, Addisu Simachew Asgai, Tadios lidetu, Moges Tadesse Abebe, Abraham Dessie Gessesse, Jenberu Mekurianew Kelkay, Tsegaamlak Kumelachew Derse   +6 more
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Impact of Motivational Enhanced Adherence Counseling and Point-of-Care Viral Load Monitoring on Viral Load Outcome in Women on Life-Long ART: A Randomized Pilot Study [PDF]

AIDS Research and Treatment, 2022
We piloted the combined effectiveness of point-of-care viral load monitoring plus motivational enhanced adherence counseling (intervention) compared with routine care (control) in women identified at risk of virologic failure in the PROMOTE study in ...
Mercy T. Mutambanengwe-Jacob, Charles C. Maponga, K. Rivet Amico, Bernard Ngara, Nonhlanhla Yende-Zuma, Tariro D. Chawana, Teacler Nematadzira, Justice F. Gumbo, Tendayi Goverayi, Petronella Matibe, Bernadette V. Malunda, Jim Aizire, Taha E. Taha, Mary G. Fowler, Lynda Stranix-Chibanda   +14 more
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Emergence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 Drug Resistance During the 3-Month World Health Organization-Recommended Enhanced Adherence Counseling Period in the CART-1 Cohort Study. [PDF]

Open Forum Infect Dis, 2021
Abstract Background In resource-limited settings, the World Health Organization recommends enhanced adherence counseling (EAC) for individuals with an unsuppressed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 viral load (VL) and to remeasure VL after 3 months to avoid unnecessary regimen switches. In cases in
Brown JA, Mbunkah HA, Lejone TI, Ringera I, Cheleboi M, Klimkait T, Metzner KJ, Günthard HF, Labhardt ND, Kouyos RD, Tschumi N.   +10 more
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Predictors of Virological Failure after Adherence-Enhancement Counseling among First-Line Adults Living with HIV/AIDS in Kombolcha Town, Northeast Ethiopia

HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care, 2021
Getachew Bisetegn,1 Mastewal Arefaynie,2 Anissa Mohammed,3 Zinabu Fentaw,3 Amare Muche,3 Reta Dewau,3 Yimer Seid1 1Dessie City Zonal Health Department, CDC-Ethiopia, Dessie, Ethiopia; 2Department of Reproductive and Family Health, School of Public Health,
Bisetegn G, Arefaynie M, Mohammed A, Fentaw Z, Muche A, Dewau R, Seid Y   +6 more
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Phone calls to enhance PrEP persistence among Kenyan women accessing postabortal care: a cluster randomized trial [PDF]

Frontiers in Reproductive Health
IntroductionIn Kenya, young women face dual epidemics of HIV and unintended pregnancy, yet provision of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in reproductive health settings is uncommon.
Renee Heffron, Renee Heffron, Lydia Etyang, Bernard Nyerere, Inviolata Wanyama, Yasaman Zia, Torin Schaafsma, Katherine K. Thomas, Margaret Mwangi, Lavender June, Felix O. Mogaka, Catherine Kiptinness, Michael Kamiru, Taryn Barker, Hideaki Okochi, Monica Gandhi, Kenneth Ngure, Kenneth Ngure, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Nelly R. Mugo, Nelly R. Mugo, Nelly R. Mugo   +24 more
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Change in Viral Load Count and Its Predictors Among Unsuppressed Viral Load Patients Receiving an Enhanced Adherence Counseling Intervention at Three Hospitals in Northern Ethiopia: An Exploratory Retrospective Follow-Up Study [PDF]

HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care, 2020
Gedefaw Diress,1 Melese Linger2 1Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia; 2Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Gedefaw Diress ...
Diress G, Linger M
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Viral suppression and associated factors after enhanced adherence counseling among people living with HIV with unsuppressed viral loads at tertiary and first-level health facilities in Zambia: A retrospective cohort study. [PDF]

PLOS Global Public Health
People living with HIV (PLHIV) who do not achieve viral suppression on antiretroviral therapy contribute to HIV transmission. Poor adherence is a major factor associated with high viral load (VL).
Chitalu Chanda, Webster C Chewe, Benson M Hamooya, Lukundo Siame, Matenge Mutalange, Aliness Dombola, Nyuma Mbewe, Chisha Sinyangwe, Melvin Mwansa, Duncan Chanda   +9 more
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Factors associated with viral load re-suppression after enhanced adherence counseling among people living with HIV with an initial high viral load result in selected Nigerian states. [PDF]

PLOS Global Public Health
The WHO recommends monitoring viral load (VL) to gauge ART efficacy among People Living with HIV (PLHIV). Low suppression rates persist in low- and middle-income countries due to poor adherence.
Gbenga Benjamin Obasa, Mukhtar Ijaiya, Ejike Okwor, Babafemi Dare, Franklin Emerenini, Remi Oladigbolu, Prince Anyanwu, Adewale Akinjeji, Kate Brickson, Jennifer Zech, Yemisi Ogundare, Emmanuel Atuma, Molly Strachan, Ruby Fayorsey, Kelly Curran   +14 more
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Lifestyle Counseling in Primary Care: Effectiveness, Strategies, and Clinical Implications [PDF]

International Journal of General Medicine
Nasser Saeed Alqahtani Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Nasser Saeed Alqahtani, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, King
Alqahtani NS
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