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Viral Load Suppression After Intensive Adherence Counselling Among Previously Non-Suppressed Adolescents and Young People with HIV in East-Central Uganda

David Livingstone Ejalu
Joanita Nangendo
Jonathan Izudi
Katamba Achilles
Sean Steven Puleh
Anne Katahoire
Fred Semitala
Peter Graciano Okello
Joan N. Kalyango
Adithya Cattamanchi
Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka
Moses Kamya

2026Open accessUganda Martyrs University

Abstract

IAC resulted in modest improvements in VL suppression among AYPLHIV. Low retention and contextual barriers, including distance, stigma and non-disclosure, limited its effectiveness. Tailored IAC strategies addressing subgroup-specific barriers are needed to improve VL suppression.

Research topics

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
HIV-related health complications and treatments
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

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DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s588885

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