Key Message
The administration of antiretroviral therapy to HIV patients has resulted in increased rates of
survival, enhanced quality of life, and less transmission of the virus. Nevertheless, a negative
correlation exists between the length of antiretroviral therapy and patient retention in care.
Our study used data from a tertiary hospital and indicated a decrease in the retention rate of
antiretroviral therapy over the third year. Retention was associated with the CD4 count, year
of enrollment, and the use of an efavirenz-based treatment. Emphasizing patient engagement
has been a longstanding focus in HIV programs, with initiatives being implemented to tackle
this matter.