Determinants of return to HIV treatment after interruption on ART among HIV positive clients in Katakwi District, Uganda

Return to HIV care was associated with occupation, distance to the facility, community beliefs, and belonging to a community support group. Interventions to improve re-engagement should include targeted economic support for unemployed clients, community-based anti-stigma campaigns, flexible clinic hours, and improved rural access through mobile clinics. Continuous client education at both the facility and community levels is essential.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0337637
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HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
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Determinants of return to HIV treatment after interruption on ART among HIV positive clients in Katakwi District, Uganda

Ronald Opito, William Patrick Odhiambo Okello, Baker Bakashaba, Christine Acio et al.
PLoS ONE
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
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Determinants of return to HIV treatment after interruption on ART among HIV positive clients in Katakwi District, Uganda

Ronald Opito, William Patrick Odhiambo Okello, Baker Bakashaba, Christine Acio, Bonniface Oryokot, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, Bosco Opio
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Abstract

Return to HIV care was associated with occupation, distance to the facility, community beliefs, and belonging to a community support group. Interventions to improve re-engagement should include targeted economic support for unemployed clients, community-based anti-stigma campaigns, flexible clinic hours, and improved rural access through mobile clinics. Continuous client education at both the facility and community levels is essential.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(2)
Lira Hospital (UG), AIDS Information Centre (UG), Soroti University (UG)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
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