Socio-Demographic and Adherence Factors Associated with Viral Load Suppression in HIV-Infected Adults Initiating Therapy in Northern Nigeria: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Peer Support Intervention

Abstract

High levels of viral suppression and low prevalence of drug resistance mutations (DRMs) were seen in this cohort participating in an ART adherence study in Northern Nigeria. Self-reported good adherence and optimal Rx refill rates were reported as significant predictors of VL suppression. Our findings indicate that ART adherence will improve significantly regardless of whether HIV-infected adults received peer-education-based medication adherence interventions or standard of care services.