Effectiveness of Frequent Viral Load Testing Plus Additional Interventions to Prevent HIV Transmission in Heterosexual, Serodiscordant Couples - Yunnan Province, China, 2019-2021.
China CDC Wkly
; 6(27): 658-664, 2024 Jul 05.
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ABSTRACT
What is already known about this topic? HIV transmission among serodiscordant couples remains a persistent issue in China. However, the practice of combining counseling with antiretroviral therapies (ART) to enhance ART adherence is not widely implemented or recommended in Chinese health guidelines. What is added by this report? This randomized controlled trial suggests that increased follow-up, counseling, and awareness of HIV risk can enhance ART compliance, thereby maximizing treatment efficacy. What are the implications for public health practice? Early testing and counseling of serodiscordant couples, following the identification of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive spouse, is crucial for initiating ART and reducing the risk of seroconversion in the uninfected partner. Implementing a combination of ART and adjunct counseling in China is advisable.
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China CDC Wkly
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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China
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China