Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Desta Hiko

Publications

• Research Article
  Determinants of Diarrheal Disease among Adult People Living with HIV/AIDS Attending ART Clinics in Jimma Town, South-Western Ethiopia: A Case Control Study
  Author(s): Haimanot Ewnetu, Wondwosen Kassahun and Desta HikoHaimanot Ewnetu, Wondwosen Kassahun and Desta Hiko
  
  Background: Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is among the leading causes of infectious diseases morbidity and mortality worldwide. A common manifestation of enteric involvement of HIV is diarrhea. Diarrhea affects approximately 90% of patients with AIDS in developing countries and 30-60% of AIDS patients in developed countries. The purpose of the study is to identify potential factors associated with occurrence of diarrheal diseases among adult peoples living with HIV who are currently attending ART clinics in Jimma town. Methods: Institutional based unmatched case control study was conducted in Jimma town. A 95% confidence interval is desired with 80% statistical power and 1:1 ratio of controls to cases. Samples were taken consecutively and data were collected using a interviewer-administered structured questionnaire. Bivariate analysis was done to iden.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000380

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