Incidence of Loss to Follow-Up and Its Predictors Among Children with HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital: A Retrospective Data Analysis.

Selam Fisiha KassaWorkie Zemene WorkuKendalem Asmare AtalellChilot Desta Agegnehu

Published in: HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.) (2020)

The incidence rate of loss to follow-up among children was found to be high. Children who have got care from their biological parent, WHO clinical stage III/IV, history of regimen substitution, poor/fair medication adherence, and history of TB treatment were the independent predictors of loss to follow-up. Therefore, strengthening HIV care intervention and addressing these significant predictors is highly recommended in the study setting.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
data analysis
young adults
hiv infected
human immunodeficiency virus
healthcare
hiv positive
palliative care
risk factors
hiv aids
randomized controlled trial
primary care
mycobacterium tuberculosis
hiv infected patients
quality improvement
south africa
acute care