The association between HIV diagnosis disclosure and adherence to anti-retroviral therapy among adolescents living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Melkamu Merid MengeshaAwugchew TeshomeDessalegn AjemaAbera Kenay TuraInger Kristensson HallströmDegu JerenePublished in: PloS one (2023)
Our meta-analysis and systematic review revealed that knowledge of one's HIV status was associated with adherence to ART, particularly among adolescents. The findings underscored the importance of encouraging disclosure in order to enhance adherence among adolescents.
Keyphrases
- systematic review
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected
- meta analyses
- hiv positive
- hiv testing
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv aids
- hepatitis c virus
- men who have sex with men
- healthcare
- glycemic control
- stem cells
- randomized controlled trial
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- weight loss
- skeletal muscle
- case control