CONCLUSIONS
DISEASE PROGRESSION
In conclusion, our results show that the self-reported missed mART doses were associated with increased risk of unsuppressed mVL. Our findings also highlight the need for individual counselling and education regarding the importance of adhering to ART for the mother's own health after delivery. Suboptimal mART adherence warrants timely attention and intervention for successful treatment outcomes. As the ART programs across the globe seek to expand ART access, they should facilitate optimal adherence to ART by addressing potential barriers that are unique to the postpartum period. Women should be closely monitored and counselled about the importance of ART in preventing disease progression. We suggest that effective interventions should be designed to improve adherence among postpartum women for long-term benefits of ART use and sustained viral suppression.Future research should focus on integrating behavioral interventions and individual counselling to maximizing ART adherence and for better clinical outcomes.