Incidence and risk factors of loss to follow-up among HIV-infected children in an antiretroviral treatment program.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The success of antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs can be compromised by high rates of patient loss to follow-up (LTFU). We assessed the incidence and risk factors of LTFU in a large cohort of HIV-infected children receiving ART in Thailand.

Methods

All children participating in a multicenter cohort (NCT00433030) between 1999 and 2014 were included. The date of LTFU was 9 months after the last contact date. ART interruption was defined as ART discontinuation for more than 7 days followed by resumption of treatment. Baseline and time-dependent risk factors associated with LTFU were identified using Fine and Gray competing risk regression models with death or referral to another hospital as competing events.

Results

Of 873 children who were followed dur

SUBMITTER: Kawilapat S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6748564 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature