Background Antiretroviral treatment has played a pivotal role in the reduction of HIV/AIDS-
related morbidity and mortality. However, treatment options can be impaired by the
development of antiretroviral treatment failure. Regular monitoring of the Human
Immunodeficiency Virus treatment outcome via viral load tests is the key approach. There is
a scarcity of information about HIV treatment failure and risk factors in the study area.
Therefore, the study was aimed to assess antiretroviral treatment failure and associated …

The use of Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has become a standard of care for the treatment of
HIV infection. The therapy restores immune function and reduces HIV-related adverse
outcomes. However, treatment failure erodes this advantage and leads to an increased
morbidity and compromised quality of life in HIV patients. Thus, this study aimed to assess
anti-retroviral treatment failure and associated factors among HIV patients on the first line
ART at Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital. A cross-sectional study was undertaken …