ReviewAfrican journal of primary health care & family medicine2026
Challenges with drug management of children and adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus on antiretroviral therapy: A narrative review.
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Abstract
backgroundTremendous efforts and resources have been outlaid for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention and treatment globally; however, HIV and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) management for children appears to always lag behind the progress made for adults. South Africa operates the most extensive HIV treatment programme in sub-Saharan Africa. Even with greater availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), controlling the infection continues to be difficult. To reduce HIV-related deaths, retention on ART and viral suppression are crucial. Although advances in ART medication development provide great hope, improvement in care is still needed. In this review, challenges related to ART for children and adolescents living with HIV are highlighted.
aimTo review the challenges experienced in the drug management of children and adolescent patients on antiretroviral therapy globally.
methodAn extensive online database search was conducted using keywords on Google Scholar, PubMed, Medline, ISI Web and Embase in February 2025, for English language literature published between 2015 and 2024 in the public healthcare sector. All studies (N = 33) that met the inclusion criteria and reported on challenges experienced by children and adolescents living with HIV from prematurity to 15 years, their caregivers, and prescribers of HIV treatment were retrieved and reviewed.
resultsChallenges found in the management of HIV in children and adolescents included adherence monitoring, medicine-related factors, psychological factors, social factors and health system-related factors.
conclusionChallenges still exist in the management of children and adolescents living with HIV, despite the great strides made. Addressing these challenges is imperative and necessitates a multifaceted approach involving various interventions.Contribution: The findings of this study emphasise the need for a holistic approach to addressing the identified challenges in order to improve treatment outcomes.
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