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ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2021

Predictors of intestinal parasite infection among HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, 2016: a cross-sectional survey.

Olawunmi Toyin Ajayi, Olufunmilola Bamidele Makanjuola, Adebola Tolulope Olayinka, Abdulhakeem Olorukooba, Josephine Ene Olofu, Patrick Nguku, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole

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7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Olawunmi Toyin AjayiNigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, No. 50 Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.
Olufunmilola Bamidele MakanjuolaNigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, No. 50 Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.
Adebola Tolulope OlayinkaNigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, No. 50 Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.
Abdulhakeem OlorukoobaNigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, No. 50 Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.
Josephine Ene OlofuFederal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Patrick NgukuNigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, No. 50 Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.
Olufunmilayo Ibitola FawoleNigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, No. 50 Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.
African Field Epidemiology Network · NGUniversity of Ibadan · NGAhmadu Bello University · NGFederal Medical Centre · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionintestinal parasitic infection has been reported as a cause of morbidity and mortality among HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) due to interruption in treatment of the defaulting HIV patients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and possible causes of intestinal parasites among HIV patients on ART.

methodsa survey involving 375 adult HIV/AIDS patients selected using a systematic random sampling technique was conducted in a Jos University Teaching hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria. Socio-demographic and clinical data was collected using semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire and electronic dataset review. Fresh stool samples were collected from all participants for laboratory identification of intestinal parasites using formol-ether sedimentation and modified Ziehl-Neelsen techniques. Descriptive statistics, odds ratio and logistic regression model were computed at P ≤ 0.05.

resultsthe mean age of the study participants was 41.6±9.3years. Majority 294 (78.4%) were females, 141 (37.6%) lived in the rural area, 50 (13.3%) respondents did not have toilets in their homes. Most 275 (73.3%) had ART adherence level of 95% and above. Prevalence of intestinal parasites was 28.5%. Females (aOR = 2.14, 95% CI=1.12 - 3.89) and participants with no toilet facilities (aOR = 2.0, 95% CI=1.03 - 3.94) were significantly more likely to have intestinal parasites.

conclusionthe prevalence of intestinal parasites was high among HIV patients. Gender and unavailability of toilet in homes were found to be predictors of having parasites. We recommend that HIV patients should be periodically screened for IPs during the follow-up clinic visits.

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AdultAnti-HIV AgentsCross-Sectional StudiesDrug MonitoringFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansIntestinal Diseases, ParasiticMaleMiddle AgedNigeriaPrevalenceRisk FactorsSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesToilet FacilitiesAnti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviral therapyfactorsHIV/AIDSintestinal parasitesprevalenceprotozoatoilets

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