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Makonokaya L, Maida A, Kalitera LU, Wang A, Kapanda L, Kayira D, Bottoman M, Nkhoma H, Dunga S, Joaki Z, Chamanga R, Nkanaunena K, Hrapcak S, Nyirenda R, Chiwandira B, Maulidi M, Woelk G, Machekano R, Maphosa T. Early Effects of Scaling Up Dolutegravir-Based ARV Regimens Among Children Living with HIV in Malawi. AIDS Behav 2024; 28:2148-2155. [PMID: 38615099 PMCID: PMC11161418 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-024-04312-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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Viral suppression (VS) in children has remained suboptimal compared to that in adults. We evaluated the impact of transitioning children weighing < 20 kg to a pediatric formulation of dolutegravir (pDTG) on VS in Malawi. We analyzed routine retrospective program data from electronic medical record systems pooled across 169 healthcare facilities in Malawi supported by the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF). We included children who weighed < 20 kg and received antiretroviral therapy (ART) between July 2021-June 2022. Using descriptive statistics, we summarized demographic and clinical characteristics, ART regimens, ART adherence, and VS. We used logistic regression to identify factors associated with post-transition VS. A total of 2468 Children Living with HIV (CLHIV) were included, 55.3% of whom were < 60 months old. Most (83.8%) had initiated on non-DTG-based ART; 71.0% of these had a viral load (VL) test result before transitioning to pDTG, and 62.5% had VS. Nearly all (99.9%) CLHIV transitioned to pDTG-based regimens. Six months after the transition, 52.7% had good ART adherence, and 38.6% had routine VL testing results; 81.7% achieved VS. Post-transition VS was associated with good adherence and pre-transition VS: adjusted odds ratios of 2.79 (95% CI 1.65-4.71), p < 0.001 and 5.32 (95% CI 3.23-9.48), p < 0.001, respectively. After transitioning to pDTG, VS was achieved in most children tested within the first 6 months. However, adherence remained suboptimal post-transition and VL testing at 6 months was limited. Interventions to improve VL testing and enhance ART adherence are still needed in CLHIV on pDTG-based regimens.
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- U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global HIV and TB, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global HIV and TB, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global HIV and TB, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global HIV and TB, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA
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- Department of HIV and AIDS, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Department of HIV and AIDS, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Department of HIV and AIDS, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Washington, DC, USA
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Lilongwe, Malawi
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Desalegn M, Shitemaw T, Tesfaye M, Getahun GK. Factors Affecting Virological Failure in Children Receiving First-Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Ethiopian Healthcare Facilities: A Retrospective Analysis. Pediatric Health Med Ther 2024; 15:171-180. [PMID: 38765900 PMCID: PMC11100487 DOI: 10.2147/phmt.s452150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Background The causes of virological failure are poorly recognized and investigated. This study aimed to identify determinant factors of viral failure in children taking first-line ART at a randomly selected federal hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based unmatched case-control study was carried out from May 10, 2022, to July 20, 2022, G.C. among HIV-infected children on first-line antiretroviral therapy. There were 209 HIV-positive youngsters in the study's overall sample size, comprising 53 cases and 156 controls. Data was gathered by chart review using an organized checklist in English. The data were entered using Epi-data 4.2 and exported into SPSS version 24 for analysis. The relationship between each explanatory variable and the result variable was described using both bivariate and multivariate analysis. An adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals was conducted, and a p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Being male (AOR= 4.504; 95% CI: 1.498, 13.539), duration on ART exceeding 47 months (AOR=40.6; 95% CI:9.571,172.222), fair and poor drug adherence (AOR=16.348; 95% CI:4.690,56.990), missed clinical appointments (AOR = 3.177; 95% CI: 1.100-9.174), and baseline WHO clinical stage 4 disease (AOR = 6.852; 95% CI: 1.540-30.49) were associated with an increased risk of virological failure. Conversely, a history of drug change and a CD4 count ranging from 250 to 500 cells/mm3 were significantly protective factors (AOR = 0.071; 95% CI: 0.024-0.214 and AOR=0.118; 95% CI: 0.030, 0.464, respectively). Conclusion Being male, duration on ART >47 months, fair and poor adherence, missed clinical appointments, and baseline WHO Stage 4 are factors that increase the odds of virological failure. History of ART Drug change and a CD4 count between 250 and 500 cells/mm3 are factors that decrease the odds of virological failure.
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- Mitiku Desalegn
- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wachemo University, Hossana, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Menelik II Medical and Health Science College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Menelik II Medical and Health Science College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Kabiibi F, Tamukong R, Muyindike W, Yadesa TM. Virological Non-Suppression, Non-Adherence and the Associated Factors Among People Living with HIV on Dolutegravir-Based Regimens: A Retrospective Cohort Study. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2024; 16:95-107. [PMID: 38533311 PMCID: PMC10964029 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s449947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Background HIV is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, with 39.0 million people living with HIV worldwide, 25.6 million of whom reside in the African region. Highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) has improved survival and quality of life, yet some patients develop viral non-suppression. Dolutegravir (DTG) has been recommended since 2018 as a first-line treatment option in low- and middle-income countries owing to its effectiveness, low cost, and tolerability, but some studies have reported virological non-suppression with its use. This study aims to explore the prevalence and factors associated with virological non-suppression in adults taking DTG-based regimens in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. Methods A retrospective cohort study was carried out among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) taking DTG-based HAART regimens by way of record review. SPSS was used for analysis, and both binary and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to test associated factors. Results Among the 422 participants' records reviewed, 62.8% were female (median age 40 years, IQR=13). The prevalence of virological non-suppression was 4.2%. Poor adherence to HAART was significantly associated with virological non-suppression, with 100.3 increased adjusted odds (95% CI: 28.90-348.12, p<0.001) compared to those with a record of good adherence. The reasons for poor adherence included alcohol use, stigma, forgetting to take medication, transport problems, and irregular timing of swallowing. Conclusion This study found poor adherence to be associated with a 4.2% prevalence of virological non-suppression among PLWHIV in a large public HIV care clinic. Despite the high suppression rates on DTG-based regimens, adherence counseling and viral load monitoring need to be emphasized at all HIV care centers to mark the trends of virological non-suppression.
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- Florence Kabiibi
- Department of Pharmacy, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Kampala International University, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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Zondi S, Cele L, Mathibe M, Mogale M. Virological non-suppression and associated factors among adult patients receiving antiretroviral therapy at selected health facilities in uMgungundlovu district of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: a cross-sectional study. Pan Afr Med J 2024; 47:96. [PMID: 38799193 PMCID: PMC11126752 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.47.96.42338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Introduction virological non-suppression is not only associated with increased risk of transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to others; perinatally and sexually, but it also decreases the life expectancy among the individuals who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study sought to determine the level of virological non-suppression among ART patients from selected health facilities of a sub-district in uMgungundlovu district. This sub-district has high HIV transmission rates in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) and had one of the highest HIV prevalence in the district in 2018; population weighted HIV prevalence of 36.3% among men and women aged 15-49 years old, which was twice the average national prevalence of 18.8%. Methods this descriptive, cross-sectional, and quantitative study was conducted among participants who were HIV-positive, 18 years old and above, and initiated on ART between January 2017 and January 2019 at selected PHC facilities of Vulindlela sub district. Health facility treatment registers, patient medical files and face-to-face interviews were used to collect the data and these were captured onto an Excel spreadsheet, cleaned, coded before importation into Epiinfo 17 for statistical analyses. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to investigate the factors associated with virological non-suppression. Results the study found a majority of participants were females (240/401 (60%)). The mean age of the participants was 38.1 (SD=11.2), with most participants who were between the ages of 29 and 39 years old (167 (41.7%)). Virological non-suppression was observed among 10% (40/401) of participants. The odds of virological non-suppression were higher among participants who were married (aOR 4.76, 95% CI 1.49-15.19; p=0.008). Conclusion a virological non-suppression of 10% translates to viral suppression of 90%, which is below the target of UNAIDS 95-95-95 strategy. Hiding and skipping medication indicate how non-disclosure continues to hinder HIV treatment adherence. High odds of virological non-suppression among married participants indicate non-disclosure of the positive HIV status, or lack in spousal support.
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- Slindile Zondi
- Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa 0208, South Africa
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- Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa 0208, South Africa
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa 0208, South Africa
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- Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa 0208, South Africa
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa 0208, South Africa
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- Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa 0208, South Africa
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa 0208, South Africa
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Quaker AS, Shirima LJ, Msuya SE. Trend and factors associated with non-suppression of viral load among adolescents on ART in Tanzania: 2018-2021. FRONTIERS IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2024; 6:1309740. [PMID: 38292142 PMCID: PMC10823012 DOI: 10.3389/frph.2024.1309740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Background Tanzania is one of the countries with a high burden of HIV. It has an estimated 1.4 million people living with HIV in 2021. Adolescents living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART) have worse treatment adherence, viral suppression, and mortality rates compared to adults. This study aim was to determine the trend of non-suppression among adolescents on ART in Tanzania from 2018 to 2021 and latest associated predictors. Methodology The study utilized data of adolescents (10-19 years) receiving ART in Tanzania mainland for the period of 2018-2021 from the National Care and Treatment Centers database. The primary outcome of interest was non-suppression of viral load, defined as a VL above 1,000 copies/ml. The study employed multivariable logistic regression models to identify factors associated with non-suppression of VL. STATA 15 statistical software was used to analyze the data. Results Records of 65,942 adolescents present in the CTC database Tanzania were analyzed. Approximately more than half were female 38,544 (58.5%). The proportion of non-suppression was 34.5%, 23.3%, 12.1%, and 9.7% for the years 2018-2021, respectively. After adjusting for other factors, adolescents with a history of poor adherence to ART in the last six months had higher odds of non-suppression (OR = 1.95, 95% CI = 1.64, 2.31). Adolescents on second or third line ART regimens were almost two times more likely to be non-suppressed compared to those on first-line regimens (OR = 2.85, 95% CI = 2.52, 3.23). Girls had lower odds of non-suppression compared to boys (OR = 0.91, 95% CI = 0.84, 0.98), and similarly, patients attending hospitals had lower odds compared to those attending dispensaries (OR = 0.79, 95% CI = 0.72, 0.87). Conclusion Being female, having good history of adherence over the last six months, and attending hospital level was significantly associated with lower levels of non-suppression, while being on second line ART or attending lower health facilities increased the odds of non-suppression. Efforts to enhance the quality and capacity of health services at lower-level facilities (dispensaries and health centers) should be prioritized, as well as promoting gender-sensitive approaches that take into account the unique needs and experiences of adolescent girls and boys are needed to improve VL suppression among this population.
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- Andrewleon S. Quaker
- Institute of Public Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
- Regional Health Management Team, Regional Secretariat, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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- Institute of Public Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Institute of Public Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
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Afrane AKA, Alhassan Y, Amoah LE, Nyarko MY, Addo-Lartey A, Paintsil E, Torpey K. Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia and virological non-suppression among children living with HIV in Accra, Ghana: a cross-sectional study. RESEARCH SQUARE 2024:rs.3.rs-3823525. [PMID: 38260260 PMCID: PMC10802699 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3823525/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and malaria are two major diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, with coinfections having an impact on the outcomes of both. We assessed the association between asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia and virological non-suppression among children living with HIV attending a clinic at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) and the Princess Marie Louis Hospital (PML) in the city of Accra, Ghana. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of asymptomatic malaria in children receiving care at paediatric HIV clinics at KBTH and PML conducted from September to November 2022. Patients who had been on ART for at least 6 months were eligible to participate. Structured questionnaires were used to collect socio-demographic, malaria prevention behaviors, and ART-related data using in-person interviews. Microscopy and PCR were used to screen for malaria and GeneXpert to determine viral load. To examine the determinants of malaria PCR positivity and virological non-suppression, Chi-square tests and logistic regression were utilized. Results The participants' median age was 9 years with a range of 6 to 12 years. Males made up 57% of the population. We detected 3.6% (10 of 277) and 7.6% (21 of 277) cases of malaria using microscopy and PCR, respectively. Virological non-suppression (VL > 1000 copies/ml) was seen in 82 (29.6%) of the 277 participants. Among the suppressed individuals, 62 (22.4%) exhibited low-level viraemia (VL level 40-1000 copies/ml) and 133 (48%) had non-detectable viral load levels. There were no factors associated with malaria PCR positivity carriage. Poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy was associated with a fivefold increase in the risk of viral load non-suppression (AOR = 4.89 [CI = 2.00-11.98], p = 0.001). Conclusion The study showed that the proportion of children living with HIV with asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia was low, with about one third of the study population having virological non suppression. The interaction between malaria parasitemia and viral replication may not be the main culprit for virological non suppression.
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon
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- Department of Immunology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana
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- Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana
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- Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston
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- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana Legon
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Boadu I, Manu A, Aryeetey RNO, Kesse KA, Abdulai M, Acheampong E, Akparibo R. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV patients in Ghana: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 3:e0002448. [PMID: 37910452 PMCID: PMC10619784 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Maintaining a high level of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical to limiting rapid viral replication, drug resistance, and viral transmission. However, ART adherence remains a major challenge in HIV/AIDS treatment success. This systematic review and meta-analysis was aimed to synthesize available evidence on adherence to ART among HIV/AIDS patients in Ghana.This review followed the preferred reporting item for systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA) criteria. A comprehensive literature search was done using five online databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Medline, Africa Index Medicus, and Willey Online Library) from 25th- 30th April 2023 to identify potential studies. In addition, references of related articles were manually searched to further identify relevant studies. Search records were managed in Endnote library where duplicates were removed prior to screening. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they were conducted in Ghana, designed as an observational or experimental study, and explicitly measured adherence to ART, either as a primary or secondary outcome. Studies were excluded if the proportion or prevalence of adherence to ART was not reported.A total number of 126 potential studies were identified from the literature search. Of these, 14 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the Meta-analysis. The studies involved a total number of 4,436 participants. The pooled estimate of adherence to ART was 70% (CI: 58-81%). In subgroup analysis, adolescents and young adults had a lower adherence rate (66%, CI: 46-84%) compared with adults (70%; CI: 58-81%). Publication bias was not observed among studies. The pooled estimate of optimal adherence to ART among HIV patients in Ghana was lower than is recommended (≥95%) to achieve viral suppression. Adherence was lower among young persons living with HIV/AIDS. To achieve the United Nation's Sustainable development goals and the UNAIDS "95-95-95" targets, there is a need to focus on improving adherence interventions among persons living with HIV/AIDS, especially among the younger cohort.
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- Isaac Boadu
- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, Legon, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, Legon, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, Legon, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, Legon, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, Legon, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
- Ghana National AIDS/STI Control Programme (NACP), Accra, Ghana
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- Institute of Precision Health, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Gill MM, Herrera N, Guilaze R, Mussa A, Dengo N, Nhangave A, Mussá J, Perez P, Bhatt N. Virologic Outcomes and ARV Switch Profiles 2 Years After National Rollout of Dolutegravir to Children Less Than 15 Years in Southern Mozambique. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2023; 42:893-898. [PMID: 37409808 DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000004037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dolutegravir (DTG) was scaled up globally to optimize treatment for children living with HIV. We evaluated the rollout and virological outcomes after DTG introduction in Mozambique. METHODS Data from children 0-14 years with visits from September 2019 to August 2021 were extracted from records in 16 facilities in 12 districts. Among children ever on DTG, we report treatment switches, defined as changes in anchor drug, regardless of changes to nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) backbones. Among those on DTG for ≥6 months, we described viral load suppression rates by children newly initiating and switching to DTG and by the NRTI backbone at the time of the DTG switch. RESULTS Overall, 3,347 children were ever on DTG-based treatment (median age 9.5 years; 52.8% female). Most children (3,202, 95.7%) switched to DTG from another antiretroviral regimen. During the 2-year follow-up, 9.9% never switched from DTG; 52.7% had 1 regimen change, of which 97.6% were switched to DTG. However, 37.2% of children experienced ≥2 anchor drug changes. Overall median time on DTG was 18.6 months; nearly all children ≥5 years (98.6%) were on DTG at the last visit. Viral suppression was 79.7% (63/79) for children newly initiating DTG and 85.8% (1,775/2,068) for those switching to DTG. Suppression rates were 84.8% and 85.7% among children who switched and maintained NRTI backbones, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Viral suppression rates of ≥80% with minor variations by backbone were achieved during the 2-year DTG rollout. However, there were multiple anchor drug switches for over one-third of children, which may be attributable in part to drug stockouts. Long-term pediatric HIV management will only be successful with immediate and sustainable access to optimized child-friendly drugs and formulations.
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- Michelle M Gill
- From the Research Department, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Washington DC
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- From the Research Department, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Washington DC
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- Research Department, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Maputo, Mozambique
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- Research Department, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Maputo, Mozambique
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- Research Department, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Maputo, Mozambique
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- Gaza Provincial Health Directorate, Mozambique Ministry of Health
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- Inhambane Provincial Health Directorate, Mozambique Ministry of Health
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- Research Department, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Maputo, Mozambique
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- Research Department, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Maputo, Mozambique
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Boah M, Yeboah D, Kpordoxah MR, Issah AN, Adokiya MN. Temporal trend analysis of the HIV/AIDS burden before and after the implementation of antiretroviral therapy at the population level from 1990 to 2020 in Ghana. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1399. [PMID: 37474958 PMCID: PMC10360237 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16321-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has helped reduce the burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the majority of countries. Its contribution to the HIV/AIDS burden in Ghana is still understudied. This study examined HIV/AIDS trends in Ghana before (1990-2004) and after (2004-2020) the implementation and expansion of ART. METHODS We obtained HIV/AIDS epidemiology and treatment data for the years 1990-2020 from the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. We investigated the impact of the ART rollout on HIV/AIDS in Ghana using Joinpoint regression models. RESULTS The HIV incidence, prevalence, and AIDS-related deaths decreased significantly after 2004, as ART coverage increased from 1% to 2004 to 60% in 2020. The HIV incidence decreased by approximately 3% (AAPC = -2.6%; 95% CI: -3.2, -1.9) per year from 1990 to 2004 and approximately 5% (AAPC = -4.5%; 95% CI: -4.9, -4.2) per year from 2004 to 2020. Between 1990 and 2004, the HIV prevalence increased by approximately 5% (AAPC = 4.7%; 95% CI: 3.6, 5.8) per year but decreased by 2% (AAPC = -1.9%; 95% CI: -2.1, -1.6) per year between 2004 and 2020. Between 1990 and 2004, the annual increase in AIDS-related mortality was 14% (AAPC = 13.8%; 95% CI: 12.6, 15.0), but between 2004 and 2020, it decreased at nearly a 4% (AAPC= -3.6%; 95% CI: -4.7, -2.5) annual rate. CONCLUSIONS We found trends indicating progress in Ghana's fight against HIV/AIDS. However, the most significant declines occurred after the introduction of ART, suggesting that the scale-up of ART may have contributed to the decline in HIV/AIDS in Ghana. We advocate for the rapid expansion of ART in Ghana.
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- Michael Boah
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Disease Control, School of Public Health, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Disease Control, School of Public Health, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Global and International Health, School of Public Health, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Health Services, Planning, Management, and Economics, School of Public Health, University for Development Studies, Policy, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Disease Control, School of Public Health, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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Tukei VJ, Herrera N, Masitha M, Masenyetse L, Mokone M, Mokone M, Maile L, Gill MM. Optimizing antiretroviral therapy for children living with HIV: Experience from an observational cohort in Lesotho. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288619. [PMID: 37459349 PMCID: PMC10351696 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION We describe transition of HIV-positive children from efavirenz- or nevirapine-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) to optimal dolutegravir (DTG) or lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) (solid formulation)-based ART in Lesotho. METHODS We followed a cohort of children less than 15 years of age who were initiated on ART on or after January 1, 2018 from 21 selected health facilities in Lesotho. From March 2020 to May 2022, we collected data retrospectively through chart abstraction and prospectively through caregiver interviews to cover a period of 24 months following treatment initiation. We used a structured questionnaire to collect data on demographics, ART regimen, drug formulations and switches, viral suppression, retention, and drug administration challenges. Data were summarized as frequencies and percentages, using SAS ver.9.4. RESULTS Of 310 children enrolled in the study, 169 (54.5%) were female, and median age at ART initiation was 5.9 years (IQR 1.1-11.1). During follow-up, 19 (6.1%) children died, 41 (13.2%) were lost to follow-up and 74 (23.9%) transferred to non-study sites. At baseline, 144 (46.4%) children were receiving efavirenz-based ART regimen, 133 (42.9%) LPV/r, 27 (8.7%) DTG, 5 (1.6%) nevirapine; 1 child had incomplete records. By study end, 143 (46.1%) children were receiving LPV/r-based ART regimen, 109 (35.2%) DTG, and 58 (18.7%) were on efavirenz or nevirapine-based regimen. Of 116 children with viral load results after six months or more on a consistent regimen, viral suppression was seen in 35/53 (66.0%) children on LPV/r, 36/38 (94.7%) children on DTG and 19/24 (79.2%) children on efavirenz. CONCLUSION Following optimal ART introduction in Lesotho, most children in the cohort were transitioned and many attained or maintained viral suppression after transition; however, we recommend more robust viral load monitoring and patient tracking to reduce losses and improve outcomes after ART transition.
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Washington, D.C., United States of America
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Maseru, Lesotho
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Washington, D.C., United States of America
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Mageda K, Kulemba K, Kilimba E, Katalambula LK, Kapologwe N, Petrucka P. Effectiveness of a community-based intervention (Konga model) to address factors contributing to low viral load suppression among children living with HIV in Tanzania: a preliminary, cluster, randomized clinical trial report. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1280. [PMID: 37400790 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16181-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage in other groups living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Tanzania, virologic suppression among HIV-positive children receiving ART remains unacceptably low. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a community-based intervention (Konga model) in addressing the factor contributing to low viral load suppression among children living with HIV in the Simiyu region, Tanzania. METHODS This study used a parallel cluster randomized trial. The cluster was only eligible if the health facility provided HIV care and treatment. All eligible resident children aged 2‒14 years who attended the cluster with a viral load > 1,000 cells/mm were enrolled. The intervention included three distinct activities: adherence counseling, psychosocial support, and co-morbidity screening such as tuberculosis. The evaluation was based on patient-centered viral load outcomes measured at baseline and 6 months later. Using a pre- and post-test design, we compared the means of participants in the intervention and control groups. We performed an analysis of covariance. The effect of a Konga was calculated using omega-squared. We used F-tests, with their corresponding p-values, as measures of improvement. RESULTS We randomly assigned 45 clusters to the treatment (15) and control (30) groups. We enrolled 82 children with amedian age of 8.8 years(interquartile range(IQR);5.5-11.2), and a baseline median viral load of 13,150 cells/mm (interquartile range (IQR);3600-59,200). After the study, both children in each group had good adherence, with children in the treatment group scoring slightly higher than those in the control group, 40 (97.56%) versus 31(75%61), respectively. At the end of the study, the difference in viral load suppression between the two groups was significant. The median viral load suppression at the end of the study was 50 cells/mm [IQR, (20-125)]. After adjusting for the viral load before the intervention, the effect size of the Konga intervention explained 4% (95% confidence interval [0%, 14.1%]) of the viral load variation at the end of the intervention. CONCLUSION The Konga model demonstrated significant positive effects that improved viral load suppression. We recommend implementing the Konga model trial in other regions to improve the consistency of results.
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- Kihulya Mageda
- School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Dodoma, PO Box 395, Dodoma, Tanzania.
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Dodoma, PO Box 395, Dodoma, Tanzania
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Boakye P, Safowaa A. Prevalence and predictors of viral load suppression in adults living with HIV in the western region of Ghana: A cross-sectional study. AIMS Public Health 2023; 10:469-479. [PMID: 37304596 PMCID: PMC10251059 DOI: 10.3934/publichealth.2023033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Background Although antiretroviral therapy is beneficial and available free of cost to patients, several roadblocks still prevent patients from reaching viral suppression. This research aimed to determine the prevalence rate of viral suppression among people living with HIV in the western region of Ghana and identify the factors contributing to viral non-suppression. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 7199 HIV-positive adults. All data from the Sekondi Public Health Laboratory database was exported to Microsoft Excel and then verified and filtered before being exported to STATA 16.1. Viral non-suppression was modeled statistically using logistic regression. Results Viral load suppression was achieved in 5465 (75.91%) study participants who received antiretroviral treatment. However, 1734 participants (24.0%) did not achieve viral suppression. Patients with poor adherence to ARV (AOR 0.30; 95% CI 0.16, 0.58) and fair adherence to ARV (AOR 0.23; 95% CI 0.12, 0.45) were associated with a lower odd of viral non-suppression. Patients with six (6) months to two (2) years of treatment before viral load testing (AOR 0.67; 95% CI 0.46, 0.98) were also associated with a lower likelihood of viral non-suppression. Conclusions The rate of non-suppression was high, and the suppression rate fell short of the UNAIDS target. Poor ARV adherence, fair ARV adherence, and a treatment duration of six (6) months to two (2) years before viral load testing appear to be obstacles to viral load suppression. The research findings seem to suggest that viral load testing supports viral non-suppression. Therefore, using viral load tests to monitor medication's effects on health can motivate patients to adhere to their prescribed medication regimen. More research is needed to determine whether viral load testing can improve adherence. Given the high rate of virologic failure, the study highlights the importance of identifying antiretroviral resistance patterns.
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- Philip Boakye
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- Department of Research in Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Informatics, Koachie Health Systems, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Presbyterian University, Agogo, Ghana
- Department of Research in Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Informatics, Koachie Health Systems, Accra, Ghana
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Zhou Y, Tang K, Lu H, Chen H, Xie H, Li Z, Huang J, Fang N, Chen S, Wang H, He Q, Chen H, Liu X, Lan G, Zhu Q, Chen Y, Zhang X, Ruan Y, Liang S. Behavioral and emotional difficulties and HIV treatment outcomes among HIV-infected children in rural southwestern China. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2023; 17:51. [PMID: 37072804 PMCID: PMC10114443 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-023-00601-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have not clearly demonstrated the impact of behavioral and emotional problems (BEDs) on treatment outcomes among HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study aimed to describe the prevalence of BEDs among this population and identify the factors associated with HIV treatment outcomes. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in Guangxi, China, between July and August 2021. HIV-infected children answered questionnaires about BEDs, physical health, social support, and whether they have missed doses in the past month. BEDs were assessed using the Chinese version of the self-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ-C). The self-reported survey data were linked to participants' HIV care information that was obtained from the national surveillance database. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify factors that were associated with missed doses in the past month and virological failure. RESULTS The study sample was 325 HIV-infected children. HIV-infected children had a higher proportion of abnormal scores on SDQ-C total difficulties compared to their peers in the general population (16.9 vs 10.0%; P = 0.002). An abnormal SDQ-C total difficulties score (AOR = 2.06, 95%CI: 1.10-3.88) and infrequency of receiving assistance and support from parents over the past 3 months (AOR = 1.85, 95%CI: 1.12-3.06) were significantly associated with missed doses in the past month. Between the ages of 14-17 years (AOR = 2.66, 95% CI: 1.37-5.16), female (AOR = 2.21, 95% CI: 1.20-4.08), and suboptimal adherence (AOR = 2.45, 95% CI: 1.32-4.57) were significantly associated with virological failure. CONCLUSIONS Children's mental health plays a role in HIV treatment outcomes. Psychological interventions should be promoted in pediatric HIV care clinics to improve children's mental health status and HIV treatment outcomes.
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- Yesheng Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (SKLID), National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention (NCAIDS), Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (SKLID), National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention (NCAIDS), Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (SKLID), National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention (NCAIDS), Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 881 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (SKLID), National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention (NCAIDS), Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Major Infectious Disease Prevention Control and Biosafety Emergency Response, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China.
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Berihun H, Bazie GW, Beyene A, Zewdie A, Kebede N. Viral suppression and associated factors among children tested for HIV viral load at Amhara Public Health Institute, Dessie Branch, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e068792. [PMID: 36720566 PMCID: PMC9890760 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess viral suppression and associated factors among children tested for HIV viral load at the Amhara Public Health Institute, Dessie Branch, Ethiopia. DESIGN An institutional cross-sectional study was conducted. An observational checklist was used to collect the data. Data were entered into EpiData and analysed using SPSS (V.25). The data were analysed descriptively. Variables with p=0.25 from the bivariable analysis were entered into a multivariable logistic regression model, and significant variables (p=0.05) were retained in the multivariable model. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS This cross-sectional study was conducted among 522 randomly selected children tested for HIV viral load at the Amhara Public Health Institute, Dessie Branch, Ethiopia. The study included children under the age of 15 years with complete records. RESULTS Viral suppression was 73% (95% CI: 60.41% to 77.63%). Treatment duration on antiretroviral therapy (adjusted OR (AOR)=0.207; 95% CI: 0.094 to 0.456) and regimen substitution (AOR=0.490; 95% CI: 0.306 to 0.784) were significantly associated with viral suppression rate. CONCLUSIONS In this study, the overall magnitude of viral suppression in Amhara Public Health Institute, Dessie Branch is low as compared with the WHO's 95% viral suppression target. Viral suppression was significantly associated with antiretroviral therapy duration and regimen substitution.
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- Hailu Berihun
- Department of Public Health, Zemen Postgraduate College of Health Science, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Promotion, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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Masaba R, Woelk G, Siamba S, Ndimbii J, Ouma M, Khaoya J, Kipchirchir A, Ochanda B, Okomo G. Antiretroviral treatment failure and associated factors among people living with HIV on therapy in Homa Bay, Kenya: A retrospective study. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 3:e0001007. [PMID: 36962996 PMCID: PMC10021395 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Despite large numbers of patients accessing antiretroviral treatment (ART) in Kenya, few studies have explored factors associated with virologic failure in Western Kenya, specifically. We undertook a study in Homa Bay County, Kenya to assess the extent of virologic treatment failure and factors associated with it. This was an observational retrospective study conducted from September 2020 to January 2021. Data were abstracted from the records of patients who had been on ART for at least six months at the time of data collection after systematic sampling stratified by age group at ART initiation (0-14 and 15+ years), using probability proportion to the numbers of patients attending the facility. Confirmed viral treatment failure was defined as viral load ≥1000 copies/ml based on two consecutive viral load measurements after at least three months of enhanced adherence counseling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Cox regression modeling. Of the 2,007 patients sampled, 160 (8.0%) had confirmed virologic treatment failure. Significantly higher virologic treatment failure rates were identified among male patients 78/830 (9.4%) and children 115/782 (14.7%). Factors associated with virologic treatment failure (VTF), were age 0-14 years, adjusted hazard ratio (AHR) 4.42, (95% Confidence Interval [CI], 3.12, 6.32), experience of treatment side effects AHD: 2.43, (95% CI, 1.76, 3.37), attending level 2/3 health facility, AHR: 1.87, (95% CI: 1.29, 2,72), and history of opportunistic infections (OIs), AHR: 1.81, (95% CI, 1.76, 3.37). Children, attendees of level 2/3 health facilities, patients with a history of OIs, and those experiencing treatment side-effects are at risk of VTF. Increased focus on children and adolescents on screening for drug resistance, administration of and adherence to medication, and on effective information and education on side-effects is critical. Additionally, there is need for increased training and support for health care workers at primary level care facilities.
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- Rose Masaba
- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Washington, D.C., United States of America
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Division of Global HIV & TB, Center for Global Health, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Kenya, Kisumu, Kenya
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Kurniati N, Munasir Z, Gayatri P, Yunihastuti E, Bela B, Alam A. Virological failure of first-line antiretroviral therapy in children living with HIV in Indonesia and associated factors. PAEDIATRICA INDONESIANA 2022. [DOI: 10.14238/pi62.5.2022.295-303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends viral load (VL) monitoring for HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, availability of VL monitoring in low-income countries remains limited.
Objective To investigate factors associated with virological failure in HIV-infected children treated without routine VL monitoring.
Methods This cohort study was done in children living with HIV (CLHIV) registered at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital from 2004 to 2021. Viral load monitoring was not routinely done. Subjects with at least one VL result after 6 months on ART were included in the study. Virological failure was defined as a VL of >1,000 copies. Subjects’ data were obtained from medical records, laboratory reports, and dispensing pharmacies. Statistical analysis was done following survival analysis with hazard ratio.
Results There were 384 children who had at least 1 VL result after ART was initiated. Median age at diagnosis was 30 months. Length of follow-up ranged from 6 to 216 months, with a mean frequency of VL monitoring of 0.7 times/person/year. Most subjects were already in clinical stages 3 and 4 (77.8%); 75% met severe immunodeficiency criteria. Virological failure was found in 45.8% of subjects after a median of 33 months on first-line ART, yielding an incidence of 3.3 per 1,000 person months. Independent associated factors were age at diagnosis of <60 months (HR 1.714; 95%CI 1.13 to 2.6), severe immunodeficiency (HR 1.71; 95%CI 1.15 to 2.54), referral cases (HR 1.70; 95%CI 1.23 to 2.36), and WHO clinical staging 3 (HR 1.987; 95%CI 0.995 to 3.969) and 4 (HR 2.084; 95%CI 1.034 to 4.201). Subjects with virological failure had lower weight-for-age z-scores [median 1.92; interquartile range (IQR) -3.003 to -0.81] and height-for-age z-scores [median -2.05; IQR -2.902 to -1.04] at the time of failure.
Conclusions In HIV-infected children treated without routine VL monitoring, age at diagnosis <60 months, severe immunodeficiency, WHO clinical stage 3 and 4, and referral from other centers were associated with virological failure.
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Jaleta F, Bekele B, Kedir S, Hassan J, Getahun A, Ligidi T, Garoma G, Itefa K, Gerenfes T, Botore A, Kenate B, Dagafa G, Muleta D. Predictors of unsuppressed viral load among adults on follow up of antiretroviral therapy at selected public and private health facilities of Adama town: unmached case-control study. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:1770. [PMID: 36123609 PMCID: PMC9484167 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14169-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the scale up of antiretroviral therapy (ART), unsuppressed viral load among population taking ART in private and public health facilities is still a public health concern increasing the risk of treatment failure. Studies comprehensively assessing significant predictors of non-suppressed viral load among patients on follow up of AR in public and private health facilities are limited. The objective of the study was to identify predictors of unsuppressed viral load among adult patients taking antiretroviral therapy at selected public and private health facilities of Adama town, East shewa zone, Ethiopia. METHODS An unmatched case-control study was conducted from April 15 /2021 to May 20/2021. A total sample size of 347 patients consisting 116 cases and 231 controls was selected from electronic database among patients who started ART from September 2015 to August 2020. Data were collected using checklist from patient medical records and analyzed by SPSS. The association of dependent and independent variables was determined using multivariate analysis with 95% confidence interval and P - value in logistic regression model to identify independent predictors. RESULT From the total 347 participants, 140 (40.3%) of them were males and 207 (59.7%) were females. In multivariate logistic regression, CD4 count < 100 [(AOR:1.22, 95% CI: 1.4-7.3)], CD4 100-200[(AOR: 2.58 95% CI: 1.06-8.28)], Fair Adherence [(AOR: 2.44, 95% CI: 1.67-4.82)], poor adherence [(AOR: 1.11, 95% CI: 1.7-6.73)], History of Cotrimoxazole Therapy (CPT) use and not used [(AOR: 2.60, 95% CI: 1.23-5.48)] and History of drug substitution [(AOR:. 361, 95% CI: .145-.897)] were independent predictors of unsuppressed viral load with the p-value less than 0.05. CONCLUSION AND COMMENDATION In this study, Baseline CD4, adherence, History of CPT used and history of drug substitution was predictors of unsuppressed viral load. Monitoring immunological response through scheduled CD4 tests is essential to maintain immunity of the patients preventing diseases progression. Intensive adherence support and counseling should conclusively be provided through effective implementation of ART programs by providers would enhance viral suppression ensuring the quality of care and treatment.
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- Fraol Jaleta
- Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Research, Adama Public Health Research and Referral Laboratory Center, Adama, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Research, Adama Public Health Research and Referral Laboratory Center, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Research, Adama Public Health Research and Referral Laboratory Center, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health and Water Analysis, Adama Public Health Research and Referral Laboratory Center, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Referral Diagnosis, Adama Public Health Research and Referral laboratory Center, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Capacity Building, Adama Public Health Research and Referral laboratory Center, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Capacity Building, Adama Public Health Research and Referral laboratory Center, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Referral Diagnosis, Adama Public Health Research and Referral laboratory Center, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Bio Safety and Bio Security, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Research, Oromia Regional Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Research, Oromia Regional Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Myungsung Christian Medical Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Chief Executive Officer at Adama Public Health Research and Referral Center, Adama, Ethiopia
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Mageda K, Katalambula LK, Kapologwe NA, Petrucka P. Effectiveness of a community-based intervention (Konga model) to address the factors contributing to viral load suppression among children living with HIV in Tanzania: A cluster-randomized clinical trial protocol. Biol Methods Protoc 2022; 7:bpac002. [PMID: 35155815 PMCID: PMC8827055 DOI: 10.1093/biomethods/bpac002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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This study aims to test the effectiveness of a community-based intervention (Konga model) to improve viral-load suppression in children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and enrolled in care and treatment centers in Tanzania mainland. The study will be a cluster-randomized clinical trial study designed with both intervention and control arms. The study will involve 268 children with a viral load of > 1,000 copies/mLwho are aged between 2 and 14 years. The children will be randomly allocated into the intervention and control arms. The intervention will include three distinct activities: adherence and retention counseling, psychosocial support, and comorbidity screening (i.e., tuberculosis [TB]). The outcome of the study will be assessment of the success of the intervention to increase medication adherence with the immediate result of reducing the viral load below 1,000 copies/mL. Descriptive statistics will be used to calculate the mean, median, standard deviation, and interquartile range of continuous data. We will use frequencies and percentages to summarize categorical data. As for the primary outcome (proportion of HIV- infected children with viral suppression), we will compare the proportion of successful participants in the intervention and control arms. Proportions and tests for different proportions will be used as a measure of improvement. All statistical tests will be two-sided, and p < 0.05 will be considered statistically significant.
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- Kihulya Mageda
- School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Dodoma, PO Box 395, Dodoma, Tanzania
- President’s Office –Regional Administration and Local Government, P.O Box 1923, Dodoma
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Dodoma, PO Box 395, Dodoma, Tanzania
- President’s Office –Regional Administration and Local Government, P.O Box 1923, Dodoma
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