ArticleSouthern African journal of infectious diseases2024
Viral load non-suppression among adolescents and youth living with HIV in South Africa.
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- Viral load testing coverage and suppression rate among children and adolescents on ART in Sierra Leone.Public health action · 2026Article
- A qualitative exploration of psychosocial determinants influencing viral load suppression among adolescents living with HIV: Application of social action theory.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2026Article
- Comparison of treatment outcomes of adolescents on HIV treatment before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Cape Town, South Africa: A retrospective cohort study.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Despite the increased initiation and uptake of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in South Africa, some people living with HIV (PLHIV) who are on ART still have non-suppressed viral load (VL). Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of VL non-suppression among adolescents and youth (aged 12 years - 24 years) living with HIV and on ART in South Africa, as well as the factors associated with it. Method: Data from the 2017 South African national HIV prevalence, incidence, behaviour, and communication survey were analysed. The survey used a multistage-stratified cluster sampling design. A backward stepwise multivariable generalised linear model was used to identify factors associated with VL non-suppression. Results: The study included 340 participants aged 12 years - 24 years, with a median age of 21 (interquartile range [IQR]: 18-23). The proportion of adolescents and youth living with HIV and on ART with non-suppressed VL was 19.2% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 14.4-25.3). Approximately 60% of the participants were not on ART. The odds of VL non-suppression were significantly higher among youth aged 15 years - 19 years (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.63 [95% CI: 1.24-2.13], Conclusion: Findings suggest a need for ART education and counselling as part of treatment support. In addition, the promotion of HIV awareness as part of strengthening the HIV treatment and prevention cascade. Contribution: The article showed the prevalence of VL non-suppression and associated factors among adolescents and youth.
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