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Predictors of HIV Viral Load Suppression After Enhanced Adherence Counseling, Nekemte, Ethiopia [PDF]

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
Background Enhanced adherence counseling refers to the counseling intervention for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients with an elevated viral load result, a viral load of > 1000 copies/ml, on a routine or need-based viral load test.
Yohannis Mosisa, Adisu Ewunetu, Kitesa Biresa Duftu, Bayise Biru, Debelo Diriba, Adisu Tafari Shama, Melese Lemi, Getahun Fetensa, Bikila Regassa Feyisa   +8 more
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Time required to achieve optimum viral load suppression with Ravidasvir/sofosbuvir in chronic hepatitis C patients with or without compensated cirrhosis [PDF]

Scientific Reports
A study indicated that ravidasvir (RDV) has excellent safety and tolerability when used with sofosbuvir (SOF) to treat chronic HCV infection. The aim of this study was to determine the time taken by RDV/SOF to achieve optimum viral load suppression in ...
Nor Asiah Muhamad, Izzah Athirah Rosli, Nur Hasnah Maamor, Rozainanee Mohd Zain, Fatin Norhasny Leman, Huan-Keat Chan, Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, Shahnaz Murad   +7 more
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Determinants of viral load suppression among adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in Eswatini: a cross-sectional study [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background The goal of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is to achieve a sustained HIV suppressed viral load. However, adolescents often present poor adherence to ART which is associated with lower rates of viral load suppression (VLS).
Londiwe D. Hlophe, Constance S. Shumba, Diribsa T. Bedada, Peter S. Nyasulu   +3 more
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Factors Impacting Viral Load Suppression in Children and Adolescents Living with HIV Enrolled in an Orphans and Vulnerable Children Program in Northeast Nigeria [PDF]

HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
Joseph Fabian Inyang,1 Jimin James Sontyo,1 Ayokunle Bello,1 Kabiru Suru Usman,2 Tosin Awele Idaboh,3 Doreen Magaji,3 Moses Katbi3 1Integrated Child Health and Social Service Award − 4, Project ProHealth International, Abuja, Nigeria; 2Integrated Child ...
Inyang JF, Sontyo JJ, Bello A, Usman KS, Idaboh TA, Magaji D, Katbi M   +6 more
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Time to viral load suppression and its predictors among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Gebi Resu zone, Afar Region, Ethiopia, 2023 [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health
ObjectiveThis study aimed to estimate the time to viral load suppression and identify its predictors among HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the Gebi Resu zone, Afar Region, Ethiopia, 2023.SettingThe study was conducted at public ...
Anteneh Tefera Chirnet, Ephrem Mannekulih Habtewold, Haji Aman, Elias Bekele Wakwoya, Sewnet Getaye Workie   +4 more
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Viral load suppression rate of third-line antiretroviral therapy and its association with gender among HIV patients after second-line treatment failure in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases
Introduction Previous works of literatures on the viral load suppression rate of third line antiretroviral therapy in Africa has produced inconsistent and inconclusive results, with rates varying between 62% and 95%. This variability poses challenges for
Tilahun Degu Tsega, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Getasew Yirdaw, Chalachew Yenew, Anley Shiferaw Enawgaw, Amare Genetu Ejigu, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Abathun Temesgen, Abebaw Molla, Habitamu Mekonen, Assefa Andargie Kassa, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh   +18 more
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HIV viral load suppression rates among adults and children living with HIV in the North West Region of Cameroon: A call for action! [PDF]

PLoS ONE
IntroductionHIV continues to be a major public health problem in Cameroon where 2.7% of the population aged 15 to 49 are living with HIV. The prevalence remains higher in females, 3.4% versus 1.9% in males.
Gladys Fosah E Tayong, Melissa Sander, Comfort Vuchas, Moses Samje, Vera Kum, Pascal Enokbonong, Eugene Yeika, Ndanga Bekombo, Paul Nyibio, Vanessa B Ngwani, Justin Ndié, Njamnshi Wepnyu Yembe, Gloria Ashuntangtang   +12 more
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Is membership in microfinance initiatives associated with viral load suppression among HIV patients? Evidence from western Kenya [PDF]

BMC Global and Public Health
Background Social and economic factors have considerable influence on the lives of people living with HIV (PLHIV). These factors shape their health behaviors, willingness to engage with other members of their communities for support, and ability to seek ...
Bishnu Bahadur Thapa, Becky Genberg, Juddy Wachira, Jon Steingrimsson, Omar Galarraga   +4 more
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Barriers to viral load suppression among adolescents living with HIV on anti-retroviral therapy: a retrospective study in Tanga, Tanzania [PDF]

AIDS Research and Therapy
Background Despite the decreased incidence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Tanzania, the number of adolescents living with HIV is increasing. This study aimed to describe factors independently associated with viral load non-suppression among
Stella Emmanuel Mushy, Expeditho Mtisi, Simon Mkawe, Eric Mboggo, John Ndega, Khadija I. Yahya-Malima, Denice Kamugunya, Edwin Samuel Kilimba, Boniface S. Mlay, Aisa Muya, Frida Ngalesoni   +10 more
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Suppression of HIV in the first 12 months of antiretroviral therapy: a comparative analysis of dolutegravir- and efavirenz-based regimens [PDF]

Einstein (São Paulo), 2023
Objective To compare viral suppression in treatment-naïve adults starting antiretroviral therapy with dolutegravir (50mg)- and efavirenz (600mg)-based regimens.
Gabriella Jomara da Silva, Cássia Cristina Pinto Mendicino, Cristiane Aparecida Menezes de Pádua, Unaí Tupinambás   +3 more
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