Prevalence and determinants of unsuppressed HIV viral loads among children and adolescents living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective cross-sectional study
The high rate of USVL among CALHIV in Lubumbashi highlights the need to strengthen ART adherence support, manage treatment side effects and improve early diagnosis and follow-up, particularly for those infected through horizontal transmission or presenting with advanced clinical stages. Special attention should also be given to caregiver-related factors, including marital status, which may influence treatment outcomes.
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
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-094657
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.19