Herbal medicines use among HIV/AIDS patients on antiretroviral therapy and its influence on viral suppression and CD4 count: A survey at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the magnitude of concurrent use of herbal medicines with ART, its associated factors and effect on viral load suppression and CD4 count among people living with HIV.

Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study involving 375 HIV positive patients on ART attending at care and treatment clinic (CTC).

Methods: Data were obtained through face-to-face interviews using pre-structured questionnaires and patient's files through a checklist.