1. Virologic suppression rate and associated factors for third-line HIV treatment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Abel Andargie Berhane, Hawibilisuma Fituma Chimdesa, Atalel Fentahun Awedew, Nahom Addisu Bekele, Henok Mulatu Teferi, and Getachew W/Yohannes
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HIV/AIDS ,Third line ,ART ,Virological failure ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 - Abstract
Abstract Background HIV/AIDS has left a profound impact, leading to significant mortality, morbidity, economic strain, and disability on a global scale. The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has played a pivotal role in mitigating the economic burden of HIV and enhancing overall productivity. However, the emergence of virological failure presents a critical contemporary challenge within global health, reflecting the complexity of effectively managing HIV treatment outcomes in the 21st century. Methods An institutional based, cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected using a pretested, structured checklist. Data were edited and cleaned using Microsoft Excel 2016 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Baseline demographic and clinical data were summarized using descriptive statistics. Multiple logistic regression analysis was run to identify association between dependent and independent variables, by computing odds ratio and 95% confidence interval. A p-value more...
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- 2024
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