Baseline CD4 and mortality trends in the South African human immunodeficiency virus programme: Analysis of routine data.
Rivka R LilianKate ReesMoyahabo MabitsiJames A McIntyreHelen E StruthersRemco P H PetersPublished in: Southern African journal of HIV medicine (2019)
A concerningly large proportion of South Africans still initiate ART at low CD4 counts. This is associated with increased mortality and requires targeted interventions to improve delivery of prophylactic regimens and early engagement in care.
Keyphrases
- human immunodeficiency virus
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected
- hepatitis c virus
- cardiovascular events
- healthcare
- risk factors
- palliative care
- physical activity
- hiv positive
- hiv aids
- nk cells
- cancer therapy
- social media
- electronic health record
- big data
- coronary artery disease
- clinical practice
- study protocol
- chronic pain
- health insurance