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Determinants of return to HIV treatment after interruption on ART among HIV positive clients in Katakwi District, Uganda

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  • William Okello
  • Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo
  • Bonniface Oryokot
  • Baker Bakashaba
  • Ronald Opito
  • Bosco Opio
  • Christine Acio

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Background: Returning to treatment following interruptions is crucial for achieving optimal HIV care outcomes. In Uganda, despite a 20% treatment interruption rate, only 58% of clients successfully resume treatment. Evidence on determinants of returning to treatment remains limited. This study aimed to identify determinants of return to HIV treatment after interruption in Katakwi District, Uganda. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study at three high-volume antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinics in Katakwi District. Data were collected using face-to-face interviews from study adult participants and analyzed using Poisson generalized estimating equations (GEE) with robust standard errors to identify factors independently associated with a return to care. Results: The rate of return to care was 63.9%. Clients without an occupation were less likely to return (aRR = 0.80, 95% CI: 0.73–0.88, p

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  • William Okello & Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo & Bonniface Oryokot & Baker Bakashaba & Ronald Opito & Bosco Opio & Christine Acio, 2026. "Determinants of return to HIV treatment after interruption on ART among HIV positive clients in Katakwi District, Uganda," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 21(2), pages 1-13, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0337637
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0337637
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