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    Antiretroviral therapy programme on control of hiv transmission in Morogoro municipality
    (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010) Wimbo, Owen Jailos
    Increase in HIV-related risky sexual behaviours among persons on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is of worldwide concern. While the issue of prevention has received greater attention in developed countries, little is known about the extent to which persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) might continue to engage in high-risk sexual behaviors in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was conducted to examine the role of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programme on control of HIV transmission in order to inform and assist policy makers to design and implement effective ART programmes to combat HIV/AIDS. The study was conducted in Morogroro Municipality. A cross sectional design was adopted and ninety-three PLWHA participated in the study. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. Descriptive statistics, likert and index scales were used to gauge levels of risky sexual behaviour, awareness and attitude of PLWHA on the role of ART. F-test was used to measure the relationship at 5% (0.05) level of significance. The study found high level of knowledge and awareness among PLWHA on the role of ARV, and respondents had positive attitude towards ARV in prolonging their life. It was also found that PLWHA were sexually active; however, more than half of the respondents were categorized to fall under high risk sexual behaviour group. The relationship between age and risk sexual behaviour was statistically significant (p = 0.006). Risk sexual behaviour was highest in 18-35 years age group and lowest in the 50-64 years age group. The study recommends that communication campaigns should target PLWHA, encouraging them to talk openly to their partners and impart correct knowledge, communicate the availability of HIV and STI testing and stress the importance of knowing one’s HIV status. The government should as well improve access to ART services to enable many PLWHA to access the services.