Immuno-virological response and associated factors amongst HIV-1 vertically infected adolescents in Yaounde-Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Limited studies have reported the outcomes of lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) amongst adolescents living with HIV (ALWHIV) in resource-limited settings (RLS), thus classifying this population as underserved. We therefore aimed to ascertain the immunological and virological responses, and associated factors amongst Cameroonian ALWHIV.

Method

A cross-sectional and observational study was conducted from January through May 2016 at the National Social Insurance Fund Health Centre in Yaoundé-Cameroon. Immunological and virological responses were evaluated using CD4 cell count and viral load respectively, with viral suppression (VS) defined as <50 copies/ml. Adherence was evaluated using self-reported missing doses during the past 14 days. Data were analyzed usi

SUBMITTER: Fokam J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5675438 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature