Cross-sectional study identifies risk factors for treatment interruption in adults living with HIV, suggesting ways to enhance adherence.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Interruption in treatment (IIT) and its risk factors in Katakwi District, Uganda. A cross-sectional study was conducted in three antiretroviral therapy clinics. Poisson generalized estimating equations were used to identify factors associated with interruption in treatment. IIT was high at 68.2% and was associated with being aged 25–49, lacking social support from family and friends, being on ART for 0-1 years, and having a non-suppressed viral load. However, lower IIT rates were observed among those living within 5 km of the facility. There is a need to strengthen client-tracking systems and client-adherence literacy to reduce this IIT.
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