Abstract

Uganda is making significant progress towards achieving the 1st 90:90:90 target, with 89%
of HIV patients aware of their status, 94% on HIV treatment, and 90% virally suppressed. A
study at Naama Health Centre III found that adherence to HAART among HIV patients was
87.8%, slightly lower than the UNAIDS recommendation of 90%. Factors influencing
adherence include post-primary education, age over 35, failure to disclose HIV status to a
close relative, and development of drug side effects. The study recommends the
government to conduct mass sensitization campaigns on public media, counselors to
emphasize adherence during Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) sessions, and patients to
disclose their HIV status to a close family to minimize HIV-related stigma. The study also
suggests that the government should conduct mass media campaigns to increase awareness
of HAART adherence, and counsellors should emphasize the importance of adherence
during RCT sessions