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Viral Load Suppression and Associated Factors among People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy in a Tertiary Health Institution in Owo, Southwest, Nigeria
Background: Suppression of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) viral load (VL) is essential for preventing disease progression and improved quality of life in persons living with HIV (PLHIV). In 2023, Nigeria had an HIV prevalence rate of 2.1% while Ondo state was 1.1%. No prior characterization of the status of viral load suppression of PLHIV in the Owo, Ondo state has been undertaken. This study aimed to determine the predictors of viral load suppression among PLHIV in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study where the record of PLHIV on Antiretroviral…
