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Aligning Definitions with Realities: An Interpretive Descriptive Study on the Complexities of Measuring Retention in HIV Care in the Global Context

2026-02-16

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<h4>Background</h4> Retention in HIV care is associated with higher rates of antiretroviral treatment adherence and viral suppression, as well as lower risk of AIDS-related morbidity and mortality. However, the multidimensional nature of retention complicates measurement standardization, limiting comparability and global evaluation. This study explored how HIV stakeholders define and assess retention, aiming to d...

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23193543-03a0-5b93-8253-adef64269ac3
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10.64898/2026.02.13.26345822
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