@Article{crph6245,
AUTHOR = {Foster-Pagaebi, Evelyn and Douglas, Tamunomiebi and Enebeli, Solomon Nduka and Ezeke, Pagaebi Garcia and Ogundeko-Olugbami, Oluwafunmilayo and Kikile, Izibeya and James, Buniminaki Nimi and Odion, Prisca Omonigho and Oboku-Aganaba, Amavie},
TITLE = {Elimination of HIV Transmission Risks through Viral Suppression: Undetectable=Untransmittable and its Impact among People Living with HIV},
JOURNAL = {Current Research in Public Health},
VOLUME = {5},
YEAR = {2025},
NUMBER = {1},
PAGES = {54-69},
URL = {https://www.scipublications.com/journal/index.php/GJEID/article/view/6245},
ISSN = {2831-5162},
DOI = {10.31586/gjeid.2025.6245},
ABSTRACT = {The principle of Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) posits that people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who are able to achieve and maintain a viral load of <200 copies/mL by regularly taking antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) are considered virally suppressed and cannot transmit the HIV virus to other individuals through sex. This groundbreaking message has emerged as a key HIV prevention strategy for eliminating transmission risks and enhancing the quality of life of people living with HIV. This narrative review explores the clinical foundation of U=U, the level of awareness and acceptance of the message globally, and the psychosocial impact on people living with HIV. It has been discovered that this message minimizes stigma, improves mental health, promote treatment adherence and good disclosure behaviors among people living with HIV. Evidence has shown that despite the U=U revolution for HIV prevention, there are significant differences in awareness and acceptance of the message among different population groups. The challenges noted were poor communication by healthcare providers, limitations in the health system, and stigma issues. Nevertheless, the inclusion of U=U in mainstream HIV services has proven to increase awareness and enhance its adoption. The urgent need in the present review is to advocate for strategies to increase the equitable distribution of U=U to harness its full potential in public health.},
}

%0 Journal Article
%A Foster-Pagaebi, Evelyn
%A Douglas, Tamunomiebi
%A Enebeli, Solomon Nduka
%A Ezeke, Pagaebi Garcia
%A Ogundeko-Olugbami, Oluwafunmilayo
%A Kikile, Izibeya
%A James, Buniminaki Nimi
%A Odion, Prisca Omonigho
%A Oboku-Aganaba, Amavie
%D 2025
%J Current Research in Public Health

%@ 2831-5162
%V 5
%N 1
%P 54-69

%T Elimination of HIV Transmission Risks through Viral Suppression: Undetectable=Untransmittable and its Impact among People Living with HIV
%M doi:10.31586/gjeid.2025.6245
%U https://www.scipublications.com/journal/index.php/GJEID/article/view/6245

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AU  - Kikile, Izibeya
AU  - James, Buniminaki Nimi
AU  - Odion, Prisca Omonigho
AU  - Oboku-Aganaba, Amavie
TI  - Elimination of HIV Transmission Risks through Viral Suppression: Undetectable=Untransmittable and its Impact among People Living with HIV
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AB  - The principle of Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) posits that people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who are able to achieve and maintain a viral load of <200 copies/mL by regularly taking antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) are considered virally suppressed and cannot transmit the HIV virus to other individuals through sex. This groundbreaking message has emerged as a key HIV prevention strategy for eliminating transmission risks and enhancing the quality of life of people living with HIV. This narrative review explores the clinical foundation of U=U, the level of awareness and acceptance of the message globally, and the psychosocial impact on people living with HIV. It has been discovered that this message minimizes stigma, improves mental health, promote treatment adherence and good disclosure behaviors among people living with HIV. Evidence has shown that despite the U=U revolution for HIV prevention, there are significant differences in awareness and acceptance of the message among different population groups. The challenges noted were poor communication by healthcare providers, limitations in the health system, and stigma issues. Nevertheless, the inclusion of U=U in mainstream HIV services has proven to increase awareness and enhance its adoption. The urgent need in the present review is to advocate for strategies to increase the equitable distribution of U=U to harness its full potential in public health.
DO  - Elimination of HIV Transmission Risks through Viral Suppression: Undetectable=Untransmittable and its Impact among People Living with HIV
TI  - 10.31586/gjeid.2025.6245
ER  -