Factors Associated with Virological Suppression of HIV Viral Load in Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Conakry, Guinea

Viral load testing is a key indicator for assessing ART success and diagnosing drug resistance in people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy. This study aimed to assess virological suppression among HIV / AIDS therapy Guinea. was three years descriptive cross-sectional that involved adult HIV-positive patients treated different sites Conakry. The population consisted of HIV/AIDS, followed up at Conakry care treatment sites, samples collected from the were sent National Institute Public Health viral between January 2018 June 2021. quantified by Generic Biocentric technique detection threshold set 350 copies/ml. Factors associated analysed univariate or multivariate logistic regression. Statistical analysis performed R software version R4.0.3. A total 9815 data analyzed national public health laboratory. sample dominated women (72%), an average age 29. Of these, 6,706 (68%) had suppression. univaried showed (22%) more likely have VL (p-value < 0.001) moreover, chance all achieve related length treatment. results this show greater than 68%. therapy, female gender, advancing PLHIV Targeted awareness raising actions must be undertaken who important risk.