Navigating viral load information flow and provider decision-making for adolescent clients at HIV clinics in Kenya

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the factors influencing the timely acquisition of viral load results for adolescents in HIV clinics.
• Qualitative investigation of themes related to viral load information
• Interviews with healthcare providers and stakeholders
• Analysis of social, individual, and health system factors
• Identified individual and social factors impacting viral load result acquisition
• Highlighted health systems issues causing delays in testing
• Emphasized the need for improved communication in provider decision-making