October 8, 2025

Factors Impacting Viral Load Suppression in Children and Adolescents Living with HIV Enrolled in an Orphans and Vulnerable Children Program in Northeast Nigeria.

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Descriptive cross-sectional analysis finds sociodemographic and psychosocial factors influence viral load suppression in HIV-affected youth.

Viral load suppression was significantly better among CALHIV enrolled in an OVC program for over 2 years, indicating long-term engagement is crucial.
Approximately 94.5% of CALHIV adhering to ARV medication achieved viral suppression, underscoring the importance of treatment adherence.
A descriptive cross-sectional research design was employed across 9 Local Government Areas, gathering data from 847 CALHIV aged 0 to 17 years.
Identifying factors impacting viral load can help enhance treatment outcomes among CALHIV, vital for meeting UNAIDS goals.

Inyang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Descriptive cross-sectional analysis finds sociodemographic and psychosocial factors influence viral load suppression in HIV-affected youth.