Enhancing linkage and retention in HIV care: a review of interventions for highly resourced and resource-poor settings
NL Okeke, J Ostermann, NM Thielman - Current HIV/AIDS Reports, 2014 - Springer
Given the widespread availability of effective antiretroviral therapy, engagement of HIV-
infected persons in care is a global priority. We reviewed 51 studies, published in the past …
infected persons in care is a global priority. We reviewed 51 studies, published in the past …
Specification of implementation interventions to address the cascade of HIV care and treatment in resource-limited settings: a systematic review
Background The global response to HIV has started over 18 million persons on life-saving
antiretroviral therapy (ART)—the vast majority in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) …
antiretroviral therapy (ART)—the vast majority in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) …
Outcomes of Nigeria's HIV/AIDS treatment program for patients initiated on antiretroviral treatment between 2004-2012
Background The Nigerian Antiretroviral therapy (ART) program started in 2004 and now
ranks among the largest in Africa. However, nationally representative data on outcomes …
ranks among the largest in Africa. However, nationally representative data on outcomes …
Time-dependent predictors of loss to follow-up in a large HIV treatment cohort in Nigeria
ST Meloni, C Chang, B Chaplin… - Open forum …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Background. Most evaluations of loss to follow-up (LTFU) in human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) treatment programs focus on baseline predictors, prior to antiretroviral therapy (ART) …
(HIV) treatment programs focus on baseline predictors, prior to antiretroviral therapy (ART) …
Programmatic outcomes and impact of rapid public sector antiretroviral therapy expansion in adults prior to introduction of the WHO treat‐all approach in rural Eswatini
B Kerschberger, M Schomaker… - Tropical Medicine & …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives To assess long‐term antiretroviral therapy (ART) outcomes during rapid HIV
programme expansion in the public sector of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). Methods This is …
programme expansion in the public sector of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). Methods This is …
Rates and predictors of adherence and retention for antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive adults in Enugu, Nigeria
OH Chime - Malawi Medical Journal, 2019 - ajol.info
Background HIV infection and AIDS are majorpublic health challenges in Nigeria, a country
with one of the highest rates of new infection in sub-Saharan Africa and the second largest …
with one of the highest rates of new infection in sub-Saharan Africa and the second largest …
Risk factors for delayed initiation of combination antiretroviral therapy in rural north central Nigeria
Background: Timely initiation of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) in eligible HIV-
infected patients is associated with substantial reduction in mortality and morbidity. Nigeria …
infected patients is associated with substantial reduction in mortality and morbidity. Nigeria …
Adolescence and the risk of ART non-adherence during a geographically focused public health intervention: an analysis of clinic records from Nigeria
TF Spreckelsen, M Langley, JI Oluwasegun, D Oliver… - AIDS care, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The risk of poor antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among adolescents is a challenge to
controlling HIV. This study aims to provide guidance for geographically focussed public …
controlling HIV. This study aims to provide guidance for geographically focussed public …
Correlates of patient retention in HIV care and treatment programs in Nigeria
C Ugoji, N Okere, P Dakum, R Ake-Uzoigwe… - Current HIV …, 2015 - benthamdirect.com
Background: Long-term retention is a crucial component of HIV care because treatment
success can only be measured among retained patients. Understanding determinants of …
success can only be measured among retained patients. Understanding determinants of …
Adherence to on-time ART drug pick-up and its association with CD4 changes and clinical outcomes amongst HIV infected adults on first-line antiretroviral therapy in …
C Anoje, KA Agu, EA Oladele, T Badru, O Adedokun… - AIDS and Behavior, 2017 - Springer
Medication adherence is a major determinant of antiretroviral treatment (ART) success.
Promptness in medication refill pick-ups may give an indication of medication adherence …
Promptness in medication refill pick-ups may give an indication of medication adherence …