December 29, 2017Open Access

Higher retention and viral suppression with adolescent-focused HIV clinic in South Africa

BZBrian C. ZanoniEmory University TSThobekile SibayaAfrica Health Research Institute CCChelline Cairns

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Adolescents and young adults attending an adolescent-friendly clinic had higher retention in care and viral suppression compared to adolescents attending the standard pediatric clinic. Further studies are needed to prospectively assess the impact of adolescent-friendly services on these outcomes.

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