Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-Infected Children in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Biadgilign Sibhatu, Deribew Amare, Amberbir Alemayehu, Deribe Kebede
Primary Institution: Jimma University
Hypothesis
What factors are associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected children in Ethiopia?
Conclusion
Adherence to HAART in children in Addis Ababa was higher than in other similar setups, but there are still significant numbers of children who are non-adherent.
Supporting Evidence
- 86.9% of children were reported to be adherent to antiretroviral drugs for the past 7 days.
- Children whose parents did not pay a fee for treatment were less likely to adhere.
- Children who took co-trimoxazole were more likely to adhere.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well children in Ethiopia stick to their HIV medicine. It found that many kids are doing a good job, but some still miss their doses.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire in five hospitals in Addis Ababa.
Potential Biases
Social desirability bias may affect caregiver responses regarding adherence.
Limitations
Recall bias and the cross-sectional nature of the study may hinder the ability to identify predictors of adherence.
Participant Demographics
The majority of children were over 9 years old, with 55% being girls; most caregivers were Amhara and Orthodox.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.16, 0.92
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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