Department of Epidemiology, Wachamo University, Hossana, Ethiopia
Research Article
Retention in Care and Associated Factors among Adult Anti-Retroviral Treatment Patients of Public Health Facilities in Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Yilma Larebo*, Dawit Erjino and Tegegn Arficho
Introduction: Individual patient and public health intervention related positive health outcomes are directly related to anti-retroviral treatment care retention. However, one to two thirds of people infected with human immune virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome do not receive regular care. As a result, the purpose of this study was to determine the status of retention on care and associated factors among adult anti-retroviral treatment recipients.
Methods: From March to April 2015, a cross-sectional study was conducted on 305 patients. The participants were chosen using a systematic random sampling method. The checklist was used to retrieve data from the anti-retroviral treatment registration logbook, patient intake form, and antiretroviral treatment follow up form. A logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associate.. View More»
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