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This study aimed to assess the prevalence and reasons for nonadherence to cotrimoxazole prophylaxis therapy. A cross-sectional study was conducted among people living with HIV attending Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Data were collected through interviews and reviews of medical records. Binary logistic regression was employed to analyze factors associated with CPT nonadherence. Approximately two-thirds (65.5%) of the participants were non-adherent to co-trimoxazole prophylaxis therapy. The main reasons for non-adherence were side effects, pill fatigue and forgetfulness. Strategies to improve adherence to co-trimoxazole prophylaxis therapy should focus on the combined patient, clinical and medication related issues of people living with HIV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on a study which evaluates the knowledge of Ethiopian diabetic patients regarding the nature of their disease, therapeutic goals, and self-management. The researchers a cross-sectional study of the diabetic follow-up on the blood glucose of patients at Dessie Referral Hospital in Ethiopia. It implies that the Ethiopian diabetic patients had poor knowledge about their disease which resulted to poor glycemic control.