Persistent advanced HIV disease in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Trends, characteristics, and the urgent need for targeted interventions
Over time fewer patients with AHD are entering care in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. However, the proportion of PLWH entering care with AHD remains consistently high, affecting 1 in 4 PLWH accessing HIV services. In addition, there is an increasing number of ART-experienced patients with AHD. Implementation of male-friendly services, combined with intensified adherence support and re-engagement initiatives should be considered to reduce mortality risk for PLWH in rural regions in South Africa.
Authors
- Peter S. Nyasulu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2757-0663)
- Ingrid Eshun‐Wilson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4049-9868)
- Marcel K. Kitenge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8245-4043)
- Geoffrey Fatti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6467-662X)
Institutions
- Western Cape Department of Health (ZA)
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- Washington University in St. Louis (US)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317674
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.58