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Factors associated with viral suppression and rebound among adult HIV patients on treatment: a retrospective study in Ghana

Viral suppression remains the most desired outcome in the management of patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and this can be achieved by an effective Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). However, some patients who achieve viral suppression may experience...

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Published in:AIDS research and therapy 2022-05, Vol.19 (1), p.21-21, Article 21
Main Authors: Opoku, Stephen, Sakyi, Samuel Asamoah, Ayisi-Boateng, Nana Kwame, Enimil, Anthony Kwame, Senu, Ebenezer, Ansah, Richard Owusu, Aning, Bismark Dankwah, Ojuang, Diana Atsieno, Wekesa, Doreen Nafula, Ahmed, Fatima Osman, Okeke, Chidinma B, Sarfo, Ama Darkoaa
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Summary:Viral suppression remains the most desired outcome in the management of patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and this can be achieved by an effective Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). However, some patients who achieve viral suppression may experience viral rebound with dire consequence. We evaluated viral suppression and rebound and their associated factors among adult patients on ART in Kumasi, Ghana. This hospital-based retrospective study was conducted at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana. We reviewed the medical records of 720 HIV patients on ART. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS Version 26.0 and GraphPad prism version 8.0. p 
ISSN:1742-6405
1742-6405
DOI:10.1186/s12981-022-00447-2