Prevalence and factors associated with HIV drug resistance among adult persons living with HIV/AIDS in nine countries of Sub-Saharan Africa using population-based HIV impact assessments: 2015–2019
This study concludes by highlighting the substantial prevalence of HIVDR in SSA, which varies significantly among nations and sociodemographic characteristics. The results highlight the importance of ART use and viral load suppression in determining HIVDR prevalence, underscoring the necessity of focused interventions to enhance viral load monitoring and ART adherence. To combat the growing threat of HIVDR and guarantee the long-term efficacy of HIV treatment programs in the area, ongoing surveillance and context-specific approaches are crucial.
Authors
- Cosmas Zyambo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1913-3367)
- Edson Nsonga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6491-8976)
- Mtumbi Goma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3463-8937)
- Wingston Ng’ambi
Institutions
- Kamuzu Central Hospital (MW)
- University of Zambia (ZM)
- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (MW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24633-9
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00