Introduction: Adolescents are a unique and sometimes neglected group in the planning of
healthcare services. This is the case in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, where more than …

Background. There are only a few comprehensive studies of adherence to ART and its
challenges in Africa. This paper aims to assess the evidence on the challenges and …

Introduction. While the roll-out of antiretroviral therapy in South Africa should lead to a
reduction in mother to child transmission, mortality and orphaning, it will also be …

Assessment of antiretroviral treatment programmes for HIV-infected children in sub-Saharan
Africa is important to enable the development of effective care and improve treatment …

Background: Sustaining antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence requires accurate,
consistent monitoring, a particular challenge for low-income countries. The optimal strategy …

The rollout of antiretroviral therapy (ART) significantly reduced human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)-related morbidity and mortality, but good clinical outcomes depend on access …

Background Children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection require
lifelong effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). The goal of ART in HIV-infected persons is …

ORIGINAL ARTICLES Outcomes of the South African National Antiretroviral Treatment
Programme for children: The IeDEA Southern Afr Page 1 October 2009, Vol. 99, No. 10 SAMJ …

Paediatric HIV infection is a growing health challenge worldwide, with an estimated 1500
new infections every day. In developed countries, well established prevention programmes …

Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) dramatically improves outcomes for children in
Africa; however excellent adherence is required for treatment success. This study describes …