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ArticleAIDS research and therapy2026

Interruption in treatment and its risk factors among adults living with HIV in Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, William Okello, Hamidah Kakooza Mulungi, Peter Sekiranda, Christine Ninsiima, Bonniface Oryokot

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Saadick Mugerwa SsentongoDirectorate of Program Management and Capacity Development, AIDS Information Center (AIC), Kampala, Uganda. ssentongomugerwasaadick@gmail.com.
William OkelloDirectorate of Program Management and Capacity Development, AIDS Information Center (AIC), Kampala, Uganda.
Hamidah Kakooza MulungiMbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Ministry of Health, Mbarara City, Uganda.
Peter SekirandaDirectorate of Program Management and Capacity Development, AIDS Information Center (AIC), Kampala, Uganda.
Christine NinsiimaDirectorate of Program Management and Capacity Development, AIDS Information Center (AIC), Kampala, Uganda.
Bonniface OryokotDirectorate of Program Management and Capacity Development, AIDS Information Center (AIC), Kampala, Uganda.

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Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to determine the prevalence of Interruption in treatment (IIT) and its risk factors in Katakwi District, Uganda.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in three antiretroviral therapy clinics. Poisson generalized estimating equations were used to identify factors associated with interruption in treatment.

resultsIIT was high at 68.2% and was associated with being aged 25-49, lacking social support from family and friends, being on ART for 0-1 years, and having a non-suppressed viral load. However, lower IIT rates were observed among those living within 5 km of the facility.

conclusionThere is a need to strengthen client-tracking systems and client-adherence literacy to reduce this IIT.

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Anti-HIV AgentsHIV InfectionsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedRisk FactorsSocial SupportTreatment InterruptionUgandaViral LoadAnti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviral therapy (ART)Interruption in treatment (IIT)PredictorsUganda

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