[Long Term Follow Up of HIV Patients: Insight and Achievement from a 17 Years 'Korea HIV/AIDS Cohort Study' (2006-2023)].

ABSTRACT: The "Korea HIV/AIDS Cohort Study" was initiated in 2006 to determine the factors affecting the progression of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), onset of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and resulting death and to ensure continuous efforts to improve the quality of life of the people infected with HIV. This cohort study was a large-scale multi-institution (16 medical institutions nationwide) cohort study in which approximately 10% of people living with HIV (PLWH) in the country participated, with the total number of study participants and the retention rate being 2,177 and 65.6%, respectively. The total numbers of case report forms (CRFs) and human resources (serum and plasma samples) collected were 22,349 and 15,765, respectively (as of October 10, 2023). Coh

SUBMITTER: Ryou S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551804 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature