Ministry of Health, Community Development for Gender, Elderly and Children, NACP, Tanzania
Research Article
Factors Associated with HIV Viral Load suppression Among
Adults at HIV Care and Treatment Centers in Dodoma, Mtwara
and Lindi Region, July 2018-June 2019
Author(s): Ona Machangu*
Despite the increase number of people living with HIV still there are limited information about the factors associated with viral load suppression
among HIV+ individual enrolled into HIV care and treatment centers in Tanzania. Data reports that 87% of those who are living with HIV have
attained viral suppression. However this is still low compare to the UNAIDS global targets that by 2020 of 90% on treatment must achieve viral
suppression. Viral load remains a gold standard for assessing treatment outcome for those who are on treatment. In 2014 UNAIDS introduced 90-
90-90 goal so as to combat HIV epidemic by 2020. First 90% know there status, second 90 accessing treatment and Third 90% viral suppression.
The aim of this study was therefore to identify factors affecting viral load suppression among HIV+ adults attending care and treatment services in
the regions... Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2155-6113.2021.12.844
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