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ArticleBMC health services research2018

Characteristics of adolescents living with HIV receiving care and treatment services in antiretroviral therapy clinics in Cambodia: descriptive findings from a cross-sectional study.

Siyan Yi, Sovannary Tuot, Khuondyla Pal, Vohith Khol, Say Sok, Pheak Chhoun, Laura Ferguson, Gitau Mburu

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Article in BMC health services research, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Siyan YiSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore. siyan@doctor.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3045-5386
Sovannary TuotKHANA Center for Population Health Research, No. 33, Street, Phnom Penh, 71, Cambodia.
Khuondyla PalKHANA Center for Population Health Research, No. 33, Street, Phnom Penh, 71, Cambodia.
Vohith KholNational Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STD, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Say SokKHANA Center for Population Health Research, No. 33, Street, Phnom Penh, 71, Cambodia.
Pheak ChhounKHANA Center for Population Health Research, No. 33, Street, Phnom Penh, 71, Cambodia.
Laura FergusonInstitute for Global Health, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Gitau MburuDivision of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK.
Lancaster University · GBNational Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STD · KHNational University of Singapore · SGRoyal University of Phnom Penh · KHUniversity of Southern California · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdolescents living with HIV experience worse HIV care outcomes compared to adults, especially during transition from pediatric to adult care. However, data regarding adolescents are limited. This paper describes and compares characteristics of male and female adolescents living with HIV preparing for transition from pediatric to adult care in Cambodia.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in August 2016 among 328 adolescents aged 15-17, randomly selected from 11 antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinics. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and descriptive analyses were conducted to compare characteristics of male and female adolescents.

resultsOf total, 55.2% were male, and 40.8% were living with parents. Majority (82.6%) got HIV infection from their mothers. Overall, adolescents had received ART for an average of 8.4 years, and HIV care for 9.5 years. Additionally, 82.4% were on first line ART regimen. Mean CD4 count from the most recent test was 672 cells/mm

conclusionsThis study provides a snapshot of immunological, virological, adherence, and disclosure outcomes that should be tracked during and following healthcare transition to evaluate the effectiveness of the transition program. Findings showed high ART adherence, low likelihood of disclosure outside of family circles, sub-optimal condom use, and poor knowledge of HIV. To provide individualized support for healthcare transition, pediatric and adult clinics need to ensure that these characteristics are taken into account.

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Drug MonitoringTransition to Adult CareAdolescentAnti-Retroviral AgentsCambodiaCD4 Lymphocyte CountCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHIVHIV InfectionsHumansMaleSex FactorsSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersSurveys and QuestionnairesAnti-Retroviral AgentsAdolescentsAdult servicesCambodiaHealthcare transitionHIVPediatric care

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