ArticleSouthern African journal of HIV medicine2016
Treatment outcomes in a rural HIV clinic in South Africa: Implications for health care.
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- Clinical and demographic characteristics of adult patients experiencing virologic failure on antiretroviral therapy in the Blouberg sub-district, South Africa.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- A Case Study of an Effective and Sustainable Antiretroviral Therapy Program in Rural South Africa.AIDS patient care and STDs · 2019Article
- HIV viraemia during pregnancy in women receiving preconception antiretroviral therapy in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal.Southern African journal of HIV medicine · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo assess the treatment outcomes of an HIV clinic in rural Limpopo province, South Africa.
methodsA retrospective cohort study involving medical records review of HIV-positive patients initiated on antiretroviral treatment (ART) was conducted from December 2007 to November 2008 at Letaba Hospital. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, CD4 counts, viral loads (VLs), opportunistic infections, adverse effects of treatment, hospital admissions, and patient retention at 6, 12, 24, and 36 months on ART were collected. Analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square and
resultsOf 124 patient records sampled, the majority of patients were female (69%), single (49%), unemployed (56%), living at least 10 km from the hospital (52.4%), and were on treatment at 36 months (69%). Approximately 84% of patients achieved viral suppression (VLs < 400 copies/mL) by 6 months of ART and the mean CD4 count increased from 128 at baseline to 470 cells/mm
conclusionGood treatment outcomes are achievable in a rural South African ART clinic. However, early viral rebound and higher VLs in pregnancy highlight the need for enhanced treatment adherence support, especially for pregnant women to reduce the risk of mother to child transmission.
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