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Study Finds Youth Living With HIV Less Likely Than Adults to Achieve Viral Suppression
Despite similar rates of enrollment in medical care, youth living with HIV have significantly lower rates of viral suppression (reducing HIV to undetectable levels) than adults over age 24, according to a recent analysis. Researchers analyzed data from the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN), which is funded by NIMHD, NICHD, and NIDA.
Among 1,411 youth recently enrolled in treatment centers in the United States, researchers found that only 12% attained viral suppression—a much lower rate than the 32% to 63% suppression rate observed in adults over age 24. The data also suggest that the amount of time between HIV diagnosis and enrollment in care may be an important factor. The findings highlight the need for youth-focused interventions to promote initiation and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in this population.
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