EP26 - Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV in People with Unstable Housing and Mental Health Challenges

A NIH-supported study demonstrated that long-acting antiretroviral therapy (LA-ART) effectively suppressed HIV in people facing housing instability, mental illness, and substance use disorder. The study found that injectable LA-ART, combined with support services, helped these underserved individuals achieve virologic suppression, highlighting its potential to overcome treatment barriers in this vulnerable population.