Publications by authors named "Calvince Aballa"
Lower self-reported ART adherence among adolescents in boarding schools compared to day schools.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Adolescents living with HIV (ALH) in sub-Saharan Africa show lower adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared to adults, especially in boarding schools where stigma may hinder their treatment.
- A study conducted in Kenya found that 29% of ALH reported missing their ART doses when school was in session, with those in boarding schools missing doses more frequently than those in day schools.
- The findings suggest that schools are crucial environments where interventions could improve ART adherence and health outcomes for ALH.