Publications by authors named "Takondwa Charles Msosa"

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  • * The MPHIA survey, conducted between January 2020 and April 2021, involved over 13,000 women to estimate cervical cancer screening prevalence and its association with demographic factors.
  • * Results show a 16.5% overall prevalence of self-reported cervical cancer screening, with higher rates among women living with HIV (37.8%) and the Southwest zone reporting the highest screening rates (24.1%).
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Background: Universal antiretroviral therapy (ART) has led to improved treatment outcomes in persons living with HIV. Adherence to ART is required to achieve viral suppression. Real-time medication monitoring (RTMM)-based digital adherence tools (DATs) could be effective in improving ART adherence and viral suppression in persons living with HIV.

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Background: People living with HIV (PLHIV) have to take lifelong antiretroviral treatment, which is often challenging. Young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) have the lowest viral load suppression rates in Malawi and globally, mostly due to poor treatment adherence. This is a result of complex interactions of multiple factors unique to this demographic group.

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