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A Retrospective Cross Sectional Study Assessing Factors Associated With Retention And Non-Viral Suppression Among Hiv Positive Fsws Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy From Primary Health Care Facilities In Kampala, Uganda, Lydia Atuhaire, Constance Shumba, Lovemore Mapahla, Peter S. Nyasulu
A Retrospective Cross Sectional Study Assessing Factors Associated With Retention And Non-Viral Suppression Among Hiv Positive Fsws Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy From Primary Health Care Facilities In Kampala, Uganda, Lydia Atuhaire, Constance Shumba, Lovemore Mapahla, Peter S. Nyasulu
School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa
Background: Patient retention in care and sustained viral load suppression are a cornerstone to improved health and quality of life, among people living with HIV. However, challenges of retention on ART remain among female sex workers (FSWs). We report lost to follow up (LTFU), viral load suppression, and the associated factors among FSWs that access HIV treatment at primary health care facilities in Kampala.
Methods: We retrospectively abstracted and analysed patient management data of HIV positive FSWs who enrolled in care between January 2018 to December 2020. LTFU was defined as failure of a FSW to return for …