Why do patients interrupt and return to antiretroviral therapy? Retention in HIV care from the patient's perspective in Johannesburg, South Africa.
<h4>Background</h4>Retention in care is required for optimal clinical outcomes in people living with HIV (PLHIV). Although most PLHIV in South Africa know their HIV status, only 70% are on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Improved retention in care is needed to get closer to sustained ART f...
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Main Authors: | Melanie A Bisnauth, Natasha Davies, Sibongile Monareng, Fezile Buthelezi, Helen Struthers, James McIntyre, Kate Rees |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/83c0f8a4abea4c7bbe59b5b7e58c8d16 |
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