HIV treatment optimization for adolescents and YPLHIV

Challenges and Recommendations Adherence- affects viral load suppression Disclosure and psychosocial challenges Timely and gradual disclosure needed Psychosocial interventions needed Fatti G et al: Community based support in South Africa Reduced loss to follow up/Improved retention Reduced mortality Treatment interruptions Cannot be guaranteed to be safe (viral rebound) Only in carefully monitored research setting Comorbidities & complexities Readiness for transition HIV treatment optimization for adolescents and YPLHIV