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Effectiveness of a community-based intervention (Konga model) to address factors contributing to low viral load suppression among children living with HIV in Tanzania: a preliminary, cluster, randomized clinical trial report
BackgroundDespite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage in other groups living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Tanzania,...
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Evaluating the impact of point-of-care HIV viral load assessment on linkage to care in Baltimore, MD: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundIntegration of a sensitive point-of-care (POC) HIV viral load (VL) test into screening algorithms may help detect acute HIV infection...
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Factors associated with an unsuppressed viral load among HIV-positive individuals attending STI services in South Africa, 2019
BackgroundSexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly in the absence of viral suppression, increase the risk of HIV transmission to...
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Precarious Housing Associated with Unsuppressed Viral load, sub-optimal Access to HIV Treatment and Unmet Health care Needs, Among Women Living with HIV in Metro Vancouver, Canada
We investigated associations between (1) housing status (four categories measuring housing stability) and outcomes along the HIV care continuum (not...
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Structural equation modeling of microaggressions, religious and racism-related co**, medication adherence, and viral load among Black women living with HIV
Despite the disproportionate impact of HIV, microaggressions, and discrimination among Black women living with HIV (BWLWH), BWLWH have demonstrated...
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Exploring Self-reported Adherence Measures to Screen for Elevated HIV Viral Load in Adolescents: A South African Cohort Study
The timely identification of ART non-adherence among adolescents living with HIV presents a significant challenge, particularly in resource-limited...
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Determinants of nonsuppression of HIV viral load among children receiving antiretroviral therapy in the Simiyu region: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundDespite substantial antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage among individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Tanzania,...
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Empirical Development of a Behavioral Intervention for African American/Black and Latino Persons with Unsuppressed HIV Viral Load Levels: An Application of the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) Using Cost-Effectiveness as an Optimization Objective
We used results from an optimization randomized controlled trial which tested five behavioral intervention components to support HIV antiretroviral...
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Viral load testing among pregnant women living with HIV in Mutare district of Manicaland province, Zimbabwe
BackgroundViral load (VL) monitoring of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLHIV) and antiretroviral therapy (ART) may contribute to lowering the risk...
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Predictors of Viral Suppression Among People Living with HIV in Rural Oregon
With recent outbreaks of HIV in rural areas of the United States, it has become increasingly important to understand the factors affecting health...
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Exploring behavioral intervention components for African American/Black and Latino persons living with HIV with non-suppressed HIV viral load in the United States: a qualitative study
BackgroundThe persistence of racial/ethnic inequities in rates of engagement along the HIV care continuum signals the need for novel approaches. We...
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The Implications of PrEP Use, Condom Use, and Partner Viral Load Status for Openness to Serodifferent Partnering Among US Sexual Minority Men (SMM)
PrEP has been reported to facilitate openness to serodifferent sexual partnerships among sexual minority men (SMM). However, other aspects of a...
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Clinical features and viral load variations of Mpox: a retrospective study in Chongqing, China
PurposeSince May 2022, Mpox has spread extensively outside of Africa, posing a serious threat to the health of people globally, and particularly to...
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Identifying Potential Factors Associated with High HIV viral load in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa using Multiple Correspondence Analysis and Random Forest Analysis
BackgroundSustainable Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) virological suppression is crucial to achieving the Joint United Nations Programme of...
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Predicting viral load suppression by self-reported adherence, pharmacy refill counts and real time medication monitoring among people living with HIV in Tanzania
IntroductionMonitoring of adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) is of utmost importance to prevent treatment failure. Several measures to...
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Decentralization of viral load testing to improve HIV care and treatment cascade in rural Tanzania: observational study from the Kilombero and Ulanga Antiretroviral Cohort
IntroductionMonitoring HIV viral load (HVL) in people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is recommended by the World Health...
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Viral load suppression after intensive adherence counselling among adult people living with HIV at Kiswa health centre, Kampala: a retrospective cohort study. Secondary data analysis
BackgroundThe Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS through the 95-95-95 target requires 95% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral...
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Traditional healer support to improve HIV viral suppression in rural Uganda (Omuyambi): study protocol for a cluster randomized hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial
BackgroundRural African people living with HIV face significant challenges in entering and remaining in HIV care. In rural Uganda, for example, there...
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Preliminary Effects of an Urban Gardens and Peer Nutritional Counseling Intervention on HIV Treatment Adherence and Detectable Viral Load Among People with HIV and Food Insecurity: Evidence from a Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in the Dominican Republic
A pilot cluster randomized controlled trial involving two HIV clinics in the Dominican Republic assessed preliminary efficacy of an urban garden and...
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Diagnostic stewardship to limit repeat plasma cytomegalovirus viral load testing
BackgroundFrequent serial monitoring of plasma cytomegalovirus (CMV) viral load caused unnecessary budgets for laboratory testing without changes in...