Predictors of CD4 cell count progression over time among adolescents and young adults transitioning to adult-oriented HIV care in Southern Ethiopia from 2017 to 2021: a retrospective cohort study

Based on the identified predictors of CD4 cell count progression over time among HIV-positive adolescents and young adults transitioning to adult-oriented HIV care in southern Ethiopia, such as observation time, age at transition, residence, and WHO staging, the study highlights the need for interventions focused on tailored support. Specifically, these interventions should target individuals transitioning with less ART time, those younger than 18, those residing in rural areas, and those with advanced WHO staging, to improve their CD4 cell counts over time.