Abstract
Regional variability in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care engagement remains underexplored. Multiple logistic models compared HIV outcomes for participants from 5 Southern (n = 557) and 6 non-Southern (n = 670) sites. Southern participants were less likely to experience viral suppression (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.52; 95% confidence interval [CI],.37-.72) and had a higher likelihood of a CD4+ count <200 cells/μL (aOR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.17-2.00). HIV intervention and social safety net programs should be expanded. Clinical Trials Registration NCT01612169.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 146-149 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Clinical Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
Keywords
- HIV care continuum
- care engagement
- geographic disparities
- substance use
- viral suppression
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases