Prevalence of virological failure and associated factors among adult individuals on highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) in public health facilities at Tulu Bolo Town, Southwest Shoa, Ethiopia, 2024
The overall prevalence of virological failure of this study was high as compared to standard. Baseline CD4 count, TB infection, treatment interruption, and adherence were significant factors. Health facility ART provider and HIV/AIDS program manager should give special attention for clients with history of TB co-infection and CD4 count < 200 needs care and support and providing TB preventive therapy.
Authors
- Tolossa Waqkene (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2130-8568)
- Belay Tafa Regassa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0751-9422)
- Habtamu Oljira Desta
- Ashenafi Lamesa
- Shibire Teshoma
Institutions
- Oulu University Hospital (FI)
- Ambo University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-07-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1484866
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40
Funders
- Ambo University