Effect of Individualized Care Coordination on Adherence for Viremic Children Living with HIV in Kiambu County, Kenya
by Alice Ngima Wanjohi, Anne Murugi, Aswani Clevin Wakhisi, Jane Wanjiru Kuria, Khisa Allan Wanjala, Mureithi, Amos, Norbert Kaimenyi Mukaria
Published: February 20, 2026 • DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13010239
Abstract
HIV continues to disproportionately affect children and adolescents, with only about 1 million of the 1.7 million infected children aged 0–14 receiving treatment. Without ART, most infants die before age five. Individualized case planning has improved adherence in viremic children, increasing doses taken from 62% to 86% and enhancing viral suppression. Tailored counseling and support have shown higher adherence (89.7% vs 80.6%) and better viral outcomes, emphasizing the need for personalized interventions in resource-limited settings.