by Aqbara Ibrahim Chande, Novatus A. Tesha, Bruno Sunguya Background High viral load indicates poor treatment outcomes among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART).
However, there is a dearth of evidence on specific factors associated with high viral load in resource-limited settings, including Tanzania. Aim The aim of this study is to identify factors contributing to high viral load among PLHIV aged 15 years and older on ART for at least six months in Tanga, Tanzania.
Methods This is analytical cross-sectional study of 233 PLHIV attending the Care and Treatment Centre (CTC) in Tanga region from September to November 2023. A systematic sampling method was used to select participants for face-to-face interviews.
A structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic information while clinical data were collected from the patients’ records and CTC database. Descriptive analysis was used to estimate the prevalence of high viral load, while Pearson Chi-square tests compared categorical variables, and the logistic regression assessed determinants of high viral load.
PLOS ONE (Medicine) published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 07 May 2026.
The item focuses on Factors associated with high viral load among HIV clients aged 15 years and older receiving treatment in Tanga city council, Tanzania: A facility-based cross-sectional study.
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