- Among 132 PLWH on MMT who use meth, 95.5% knew status, 91.7% on ART, 79.5% virally suppressed (<20 copies/mL).
- Current ART use was strongly associated with viral suppression.
- Early initiation of meth use reduced likelihood of viral suppression, highlighting need to enhance ART engagement among early users.
AIDS Behav. 2026 Jun 11. doi: 10.1007/s10461-026-05195-2. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
Our study aimed to describe the HIV care continuum and explore factors related to viral suppression among people on methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) who use methamphetamine (meth) in Vietnam. We used baseline data of participants living with HIV (PLWH) from a clinical trial in Vietnam. Among 132 PLWH, 95.5% knew their HIV status, 91.7% were on antiretroviral therapy (ART), and 79.5% achieved viral suppression (< 20 copies/mL). Being currently on ART and not early meth use were associated with viral suppression. The findings highlight the importance of enhancing ART engagement among meth-using PLWH on MMT, especially those who began meth use early in life.
PMID:42270960 | DOI:10.1007/s10461-026-05195-2
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