Research Article

Factors associated with patients defaulting on HIV treatment at Helen Joseph Hospital, Gauteng province, South Africa

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 22 , issue 2 , 2023 , pages: 85–91

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2023.2197880

Author(s): Paul Potsane University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Keywords: adherence to ART therapy , non-adherence to ART therapy , ART treatment defaulter , 90-90-90 HIV cascade

Abstract

Background: South Africa’s government has made significant improvements in expanding access to antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. A rate of adherence of 95% to 100% is necessary to achieve the intended outcomes of antiretroviral treatment. However, antiretroviral treatment adherence remains a significant challenge at Helen Joseph Hospital, where an adherence rate of 51% to 59% has been reported.

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