Long-term retention and predictors of attrition for key populations receiving antiretroviral treatment through community-based ART in Benue State Nigeria: A retrospective cohort study.
Olujuwon IbiloyePlang JwanleCaroline MasquillierSara Van BelleEkere JaachiOlubunmi AmooAhmed IsahTemiwoluwa OmoleJay Osi SamuelJosefien van OlmenLutgarde LynenProsper OkonkwoTom DecrooPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Although long-term retention in care is low, the virological suppression was optimal for KP on ART and retained in community-based ART care. However, viral load testing coverage was sub-optimal. Future research should explore the perspectives of clients on reasons for LTFU and how to adapt approach to CBART to meet individual client needs.