Predictors of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Utilization for Behaviorally HIV-1-Infected Youth: Impact of Adult Versus Pediatric Clinical Care Site

Two-thirds of treatment-eligible BIY in the HIV Research Network cohort initiated HAART; however, one-third who initiated HAART discontinued it during the study period. Identifying factors associated with earlier HAART initiation and sustainability can inform interventions to enhance HAART utilization among treatment-eligible youth. The finding of earlier HAART discontinuation for youth at adult care sites deserves further study.