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“All I want is to be involved in my treatment”: Experiences of HIV treatment and viral load monitoring among adolescents, young adults and healthcare providers in Tanzania

Abstract

More than half of AYA expressed ownership in their HIV treatment; they discussed the meaning of their HVL results with HCPs. Additionally, AYA reported non-frequent challenges in HVL testing however, HCPs described missing appointments for AYA on three to six multi-months dispensing of ARVs as major challenges for implementing HVL testing. Importantly multi-months ARV dispensing in AYA needs program evaluation to inform the best implementation modality to support viral suppression.

Research topics

  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0320272

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