Research Article

The initiation of human immunodeficiency virus treatment for children at different levels of care

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 19 , issue 4 , 2020 , pages: 304–311

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2020.1836006

Author(s): Wayne Sheldon Rajah , South Africa , Kevin Bryant Spicer , South Africa , Tyrone Nicholas Rajah , South Africa , Jaques Johan van Heerden , South Africa

Keywords: HIV , initiation of treatment , medical services , paediatrics , South Africa

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Abstract

Background: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic increased the demand for health care resources in South Africa. To decrease the burden on specialised facilities, the Department of Health decentralised antiretroviral (ARV) management. In the uMgungundlovu district, adult HIV primary care services reported lower rates of HIV viral load (VL) suppression after initiation of ARVs compared to other levels of care. The aim of the study was to evaluate paediatric HIV services in the same district.

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