Predictors of lost to follow up from antiretroviral therapy among adults in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background It is known that 'drop out'from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment,
the so called lost-to-follow-up (LTFU) occurs to persons enrolled in HIV care services …
the so called lost-to-follow-up (LTFU) occurs to persons enrolled in HIV care services …
Disparities in oral cancer stage at presentation in a high HIV prevalence setting in sub-Saharan Africa
PK Motlokwa, BM Tsima, YM Martei, T Ralefala… - JCO Global …, 2022 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and is the seventh most
common in Botswana. Lack of improvement in oral cancer survival despite the availability of …
common in Botswana. Lack of improvement in oral cancer survival despite the availability of …
Risk factors for loss to follow-up from antiretroviral therapy programmes in low-income and middle-income countries
EM Frijters, LE Hermans, AMJ Wensing, WLJM Devillé… - Aids, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Methods: PubMed, Embase, Psycinfo and Cochrane were searched for studies that report
on potential risk factors for LTFU in adults who initiated ART in LMICs. Meta-analysis was …
on potential risk factors for LTFU in adults who initiated ART in LMICs. Meta-analysis was …
Determinants of first-line antiretroviral treatment failure among adult patients on treatment in Mettu Karl Specialized Hospital, South West Ethiopia; a case control study
S Zenu, T Tesema, M Reshad, E Abebe - Plos one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Antiretroviral therapy has dramatically reduced Human Immunodeficiency Virus
related morbidity and mortality. It has also transformed HIV infection into a manageable …
related morbidity and mortality. It has also transformed HIV infection into a manageable …
Predictors of underweight among adult patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in Bishoftu general hospital, central Ethiopia: Case-control study
MG Assefa, A Deksisa, M Abdo, OT Alemayehu… - PloS one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Underweight affects the overall clinical outcome and quality of life and
increases the risk of mortalities in Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired …
increases the risk of mortalities in Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired …
Mortality and Loss to Follow-Up Among Adolescents and Young Adults Attending HIV Care Programs in Kenya
Mortality and loss to follow-up (LTFU) among adolescents and youth living with HIV
(AYLHIV) remain high. We evaluated mortality and LTFU during the test and treat era. We …
(AYLHIV) remain high. We evaluated mortality and LTFU during the test and treat era. We …
Prevalence and reasons of loss to follow-up in HIV clinics: a systematic review of current evidence
Results: In this systematic review, 54 studies were included. Unfavorable socio-
demographic and supportive status, distance to facility, age, gender, challenges related to …
demographic and supportive status, distance to facility, age, gender, challenges related to …
[HTML][HTML] Factors contributing to loss to follow-up from HIV care among men living with HIV/AIDS in Kibaha District, Tanzania
MB Mandawa, GR Mahiti - HIV/AIDS (Auckland, NZ), 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Purpose Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
remains a global public health challenge and epidemic disease in sub-Saharan African …
remains a global public health challenge and epidemic disease in sub-Saharan African …
Clinical characteristics and morbidity among hospitalized adults with advanced HIV disease in Uganda during 'test and treat'era
L Tugume, FC Semitala, D Owachi… - PLOS Global Public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Nearly four decades after the first case of AIDS was described, the global number of AIDS-
related deaths has steadily declined but falls short of the elimination targets, especially in …
related deaths has steadily declined but falls short of the elimination targets, especially in …
Incidence and predictors of early loss to follow up among patients initiated on protease inhibitor-based second-line antiretroviral therapy in southwestern Uganda
E Nuwagira, BAE Lumori, R Muhindo… - AIDS Research and …, 2021 - Springer
Background Good adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and retention in care are
essential for the effectiveness of an HIV care program. With the current increase in numbers …
essential for the effectiveness of an HIV care program. With the current increase in numbers …