Incidence and predictors of loss to follow-up among adult HIV patients attending antiretroviral therapy at public health facilities in Agaro town, Southwest Ethiopia, 2023

In this study, the incidence rate of loss to follow-up among adult HIV patients on ART was higher than the national average. Key predictors of loss to follow-up included rural residence, WHO Clinical stage IV, not disclosing HIV serostatus, absence of a treatment supporter, fair/poor adherence to ART, and visiting an ART clinic outside the catchment area. Therefore, to minimize loss to follow-up, targeted interventions addressing these predictors should be implemented to improve ART follow-up and care for adult HIV patients.