Prevalence, Epidemiological, and Clinical Profile of Patients Coinfected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Tuberculosis in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Context in Health Facilities in the East Region, Cameroon.
Onana Akoa François AnicetCharles KouanfackUlrich DamaClaude Ngwayu NkfusaiJean Ndibi AbandaDésiré TchoffoPearl Nsom MbuPierre Yassa YonienePublished in: International journal of MCH and AIDS (2024)
Gender was significantly associated with compliance. Most patients were on treatment, but a small percentage had discontinued it. Patients need to be made aware of the importance of complying with anti-COVID-19 barrier measures to prevent a potential worsening of the health situation. Moreover, clinical and biological monitoring needs to be stepped up throughout the course of anti-TB treatment.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- coronavirus disease
- human immunodeficiency virus
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- public health
- mental health
- peritoneal dialysis
- mycobacterium tuberculosis
- sars cov
- randomized controlled trial
- hiv infected
- antiretroviral therapy
- climate change
- patient reported
- hiv positive
- risk assessment
- hiv aids
- human health
- adverse drug