Prevalence and determinants of unsuppressed HIV viral loads among children and adolescents living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective cross-sectional study

Prevalence and determinants of unsuppressed HIV viral loads among children and adolescents living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective cross-sectional study

Background Despite global improvements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) access for children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV), a significant proportion continue to experience unsuppressed viral load (USVL). Limited studies focus on the factors contributing to USVL among CALHIV in the Democrati...

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Main Authors:	Kaymarlin Govender, Olivier Mukuku, Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2025-07-01
Series:	BMJ Open
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/7/e094657.full
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