Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Department of Public Health, Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Determinants of Virological Failure among HIV/AIDS Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Selected Public Health Facilities in Addis Ababa: A Case Control Study
  Author(s): Andalak Gizaw
  
  Background: World Health Organization (WHO) recommends viral load monitoring to ensure viral load suppression is achieved and maintained, there by decreased morbidity and mortality, but large gaps remain particularly in low and middle income countries. Virologic failure and treatment failure remained a major problem in Addis Ababa. Identifying the factors for virologic failure has benefits in controlling transmission and reducing disease burden. Objectives: To identify the determinants of virologic failure in people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in two selected public health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Methods: A hospital based case control study was to identify determinants of virologic failure among HIV/AIDS patients who are on ART in Saint Peter’s specialized hospital and Zewditu memori.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2155-6113.2023.14.931

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