A retrospective cohort study: The retention in care of HIV positive pregnant and breastfeeding patients universally initiated on lifelong ART ('OptionB+') in the Klipfontein/Mitchells Plain substructure in Cape Town

The implementation of 'Option B+' has increased uptake and access to antiretroviral (ART) care. However, growing concerns exist regarding retention, especially once vertical transmission risk ceases. Considering the importance of adherence to achieve virological suppression and avoid resis...

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Main Author: Engelbrecht, Alida M
Other Authors: Motsohi, Tsepo
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20857