Risk factors for interruption in treatment among HIV-infected adolescence attending health care and treatment clinics in Tanzania

This study assessed risk factors for Interruption in Treatment (IIT) among HIV-positive adolescents aged 15–19 in Tanzania’s Tanga region, using retrospective data from 2018 to 2020. Among 2,084 adolescents on ART, 26.2% experienced IIT, defined as missing clinic visits for 90 consecutive days. Key risk factors included being male, older age within adolescence, having advanced HIV disease, and not being on dolutegravir (DTG)-based regimens. The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions such as expanding DTG use, improving access to care, and enhancing patient tracking to reduce IIT and improve health outcomes among adolescents.

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