Adherence to antiretroviral therapy and determining factors in adults living with HIV receiving services at public health facilities amidst the COVID-19 crisis in Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract

The observed adherence rate in this study was lower than the World Health Organization recommendation and previous studies. The study highlighted the importance of addressing adherence to ART among HIV-positive adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and other upcoming emerging and reemerging outbreaks. Strategies to improve adherence should consider factors such as marital status, regular follow-up, provision of counseling and information, and enhancing knowledge about ART.