Treatment failure and associated factors among people living with HIV on second-line antiretroviral therapy in Zambia
This study found that treatment failure among people living with HIV on second-line ART in Zambia remains a significant concern. To improve treatment outcomes and reduce HIV-associated morbidity and mortality in Zambia, strengthening routine viral load monitoring and adherence support initiatives is essential.
Authors
- Steward Mudenda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1692-8981)
- Chitalu Chanda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1186-5045)
- Victor Daka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9490-5609)
- Eustarckio Kazonga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8512-1834)
- Kaziwe Sikambale
Institutions
- University of Lusaka (ZM)
- St Mary's Hospital Centre (CA)
- Northrise University (ZM)
- Copperbelt University (ZM)
- University of Zambia (ZM)
- National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (ZM)
- National Institute of Public Administration (ZM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Health
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihag024
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00