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September 11, 2025Open Access

Correlates of viral load suppression among people living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of Congo

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DBDésiré BalojiGNGeorges NtambweAMAlain Mpanya

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Observational analysis reveals key factors affecting viral load suppression in HIV patients, suggesting stronger support for treatment adherence.

Key Points

  • Viral load suppression was significantly associated with strict adherence to antiretroviral therapy and absence of sexual partners.
  • Factors like condom use and longer duration of ART also positively influenced viral load outcomes among participants.
  • This study involved 561 participants from several healthcare facilities in Mbujimayi, assessing various demographic and socioeconomic factors.
  • Health education initiatives are crucial to enhance ART adherence and promote safe sexual practices among people living with HIV.

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Baloji et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43b02713b0b5dfea7afe0https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7321018/v1
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