Barriers and facilitators to HIV viral load suppression among adolescents living with HIV in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A qualitative study
Improving VLS among ALHIV in Lubumbashi requires a multifaceted approach that includes strengthening family and community support systems, simplifying ART regimens, and enhancing HCW capacity to offer comprehensive care. Policy interventions and collaborative efforts across sectors are essential to overcoming the barriers to ART adherence and achieving sustained VLS in this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Kaymarlin Govender (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9586-1510)
- Olivier Kabiriko Mukuku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6902-7023)
- Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7556-479X)
Institutions
- University of Lubumbashi (CD)
- Institut Supérieur de Technique Médicale (CD)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-03-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320417
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.77