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ArticleHIV research & clinical practice2026

Longitudinal analysis of viral suppression before, during, and after pregnancy among women on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: six-year real-world experience.

Collins Ankunda, Jude Emunyu, Sharon Namasambi, Brendah Kyomuhangi, Conrad Sserunjogi, Iving Mumbere, Jane Nakawesi

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Collins AnkundaDepartment of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0003-2130-4014
Jude EmunyuMakerere University Walter Reed Program, Kampala, Uganda.
Sharon NamasambiUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda.
Brendah KyomuhangiEntebbe Regional Referral Hospital, Entebbe, Uganda.
Conrad SserunjogiMildmay Research Centre Uganda, Kampala, Uganda.
Iving MumbereSchool of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Jane NakawesiBaylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation, Kampala, Uganda.

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introductionThis study evaluated the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and associated factors on viral suppression before, during, and after pregnancy (maternal timeline).

methodsWe conducted a cohort study, retrospectively reviewing records of 1291 pregnant and breastfeeding women on ART. Descriptive statistics summarised the demographics and clinical characteristics. Chi-square, Fisher's exact, and generalised estimating equations were used to assess variations in viral suppression across the maternal timeline.

resultsART regimens comprised 62.5% dolutegravir (DTG)-, 28.8% efavirenz (EFV)-, 4.5% nevirapine (NVP)-, and 4.2% protease inhibitor (PI)-based therapy. Viral suppression rates before, during, and after pregnancy were DTG- (95.0%, 94.6%, 95.7%), EFV- (94.9%, 94.2%, 93.6%), NVP- (93.1%, 94.7%, 93.5%), and PI-based (79.6%, 88.0%, 85.7%). ART regimens varied in effectiveness, with statistical significance observed before (

conclusionART effectiveness showed variation before and after, but not during pregnancy. EFV- and NVP-based regimens achieved suppression rates comparable to DTG across maternal timelines, with the exception of PI-based regimens. Adherence and ART drugs influence outcomes more than regimen choice alone, with good adherence essential for optimal maternal outcomes.

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Anti-HIV AgentsHIV InfectionsPregnancy Complications, InfectiousViral LoadAdultAlkynesAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveBenzoxazinesCyclopropanesDolutegravirFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesNevirapineOxazinesPiperazinesAlkynesAnti-HIV AgentsBenzoxazinesCyclopropanesDolutegravirefavirenzNevirapineOxazinesPiperazinesPyridonesAntiretroviral therapyART effectivenesspregnancyreal-world experienceUgandaviral suppression

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PMCPMC12952196

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