Factors associated with non-adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in adult individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Mogadishu, Somalia: A hospital-based cross-sectional study

Eybpoosh, Sana and Mohamud, Abdirahman Khalif and Garba, Bashiru and Dirie, Najib Isse and Inchon, Pamornsri and Sh Nur, Maryan Abdullahi and Mohamoud, Jamal Hassan and Ahmed, Mohamed Mustaf (2025) Factors associated with non-adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in adult individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Mogadishu, Somalia: A hospital-based cross-sectional study. PLOS One, 20 (4). e0320983. ISSN 1932-6203

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Abstract

Background
Antiretroviral Therapy is an effective method against HIV, reducing mortality and opportunistic infections. In Somalia, high rates of these infections and low adherence to therapy have
been reported. However, factors contributing to non-adherence remain unidentified. Therefore, The study aims to assess the magnitude of antiretroviral therapy non-adherence and
identify associated factors for individuals living with HIV in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
Depositing User:	Center for Research and Development SIMAD University
Date Deposited:	03 Jun 2025 14:28
Last Modified:	03 Jun 2025 14:28
URI:	https://repository.simad.edu.so/id/eprint/587

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