Let & #x2019;s talk about U=U: seizing a valuable opportunity to better support adolescents living with HIV

Sarah Bernays, Joni Lariat, Wole Ameyan, Nicola Willis Adolescents living with HIV are missing out on information about the implications of viral suppression, including vital knowledge about U=U. We argue that the provision of this information, in a developmentally tailored way, could transform adolescents’ understanding of living with HIV, incentivise optimal treatment engagement and support and sustain their positive mental health. Rather than being protective, rationing access to information on U=U only increases adolescents’ vulnerability and risk to poor HIV and mental health outcomes.

Source: Sexual Health - June 29, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Sarah Bernays Joni Lariat Wole Ameyan Nicola Willis Source Type: research