Implementation of blanket provider-initiated testing and counselling: Predictors of HIV seropositivity among infants, children and adolescents in Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The number needed to test (NNT) to identify a child infected with HIV remains high in the context of the implementation of the blanket provider-initiated testing and counselling (bPITC) strategy. This study assessed the predictors of HIV seropositivity among outpatient children/adolescents (6 weeks-19 years) in Cameroon. This information is needed to improve the yield of bPITC and reduce the current gap in pediatric and adolescent ART coverage in this country and beyond.

Study design

Cross-sectional study conducted in 3 hospitals in Cameroon.

Methods

Through biological parents and guardians we systematically invited children and adolescents visiting the outpatient departments for any reason to test for HIV (bPITC) in a 6-month period. Children and adolescen

SUBMITTER: Yumo HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9461293 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature