Adherence, retention and viral suppression
Regarding adherence, the mean for week 24 was 86.9% and the median value was 95% (76.6–95). For week 48, the mean reported adherence was 86.3% and the median value was also 95% (76.6–95).Regarding retention, 82% were retained in the study at week 24 and this proportion decreased to 77% at week 48. Of the 47 retained participants, 2 did not have a pVL at week 48 but, as they attended the clinic, they were considered as retained for the analyses. Although 14 (22%) participants were discontinued or lost to follow-up (In relation to the CD4 count, a statistically significant increase was recorded between baseline and week 48 (