Challenges to HIV treatment adherence amongst adolescents in a low socio-economic setting in Cape Town
Background: Despite the successful rollout of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) and steep declines in HIV incidence in South Africa, this has not been the case for adolescents (10-19 years). Adolescents on HIV treatment have lower rates of viral load suppression and adherence compared to adults and chil...
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Main Authors: | Brian E. van Wyk (Author), Lee-Ann C. Davids (Author) |
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2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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