Do people with HIV really have the choice between oral and injectable ART ? Evidence from a multicentric survey in the Swiss HIV cohort study

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the awareness of oral versus injectable ART options among people with HIV in Switzerland.
• Conducted a multicentric survey within the Swiss HIV cohort study.
• Evaluated awareness levels of injectable ART among participants.
• Analyzed the influence of care providers on treatment awareness.
• Over one-third of people with HIV were unaware of injectable ART, despite its availability.
• Awareness levels were significantly lower among women and older individuals.
• Provider influence was identified as a key factor affecting knowledge of treatment options.

Abstract