Effect of perceived HIV risk on initiation of antiretroviral therapy during the universal test and treat era in South Africa

Effect of perceived HIV risk on initiation of antiretroviral therapy during the universal test and treat era in South Africa

Abstract Background South Africa has not achieved the 90–90–90 goals, in part due to low rates of antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation among those aware of their HIV status. Perceived risk of HIV at the time of testing may affect likelihood of rapid ART initiation. The purpose of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Sabina M. Govere, Sean Galagan, Boikhutso Tlou, Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, Ingrid V. Bassett, Paul K. Drain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Perceived risk
Universal test and treat
Rapid ART initiation
HIV/AIDS
90–90–90
Retention in care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06689-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06689-1

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