Adherence to viral load testing guidelines, barriers, and associated factors among persons living with HIV on ART in Southwestern Uganda: a mixed-methods study

• Main Authors: Polly Lubega (Author), Sylivia Juliet Nalugya (Author), Angella Namyalo Kimuli (Author), Majoreen Twinokusiima (Author), Mercy Khasalamwa (Author), Richard Kyomugisa (Author), Jane Kabami (Author), Asiphas Owaraganise (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Uganda adapted Viral load (VL) testing for monitoring HIV treatment success and virologic failure. However, there is a paucity of data on how the VL testing guidelines are followed in practice in the HIV clinics. This study determined the adherence to national guidelines on VL te...