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ArticleMedecine tropicale et sante internationale2025

[Analysis of retention in care for people living with HIV in Togo: results of a survey conducted in 2021].

Abla Sefako Akakpo, Julienne Noude Teclessou, Kodjo Deku, Jean-Paul Tchupo, Souley Wade, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi, Zakilatou Adam, Anoumou Yawotsè Dagnra, Palokinam Pitché

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Article in Medecine tropicale et sante internationale, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Abla Sefako AkakpoService de dermato-vénéréologie, Université de Lomé, Togo.
Julienne Noude TeclessouService de dermato-vénéréologie, Université de Lomé, Togo.
Kodjo DekuConseil national de lutte contre le sida et les IST, Togo.
Jean-Paul TchupoFamily health International 360.
Souley WadeFamily health International 360.
Didier Koumavi EkoueviDépartement de santé publique, Université de Lomé, Togo.
Zakilatou AdamProgramme national de lutte contre le sida, les hépatites et les IST, Togo.
Anoumou Yawotsè DagnraProgramme national de lutte contre le sida, les hépatites et les IST, Togo.
Palokinam PitchéService de dermato-vénéréologie, Université de Lomé, Togo.

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Abstract

Introduction: The aim of our study was to analyze retention in care and survival at 12, 24, and 36 months among people living with HIV (PLWH) on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of a cohort of PLWH aged 15 years and older who started ART. Purposive sampling was used, taking into account the activities of different health centers and budgetary constraints (quantitative approach). In-depth individual interviews and focus groups were also conducted (qualitative approach). Results: During the study period, 2,100 HIV-infected patients were enrolled. The median age of patients was 44 years (interquartile range (IQR) [36-51]), with a statistically significant difference according to sex (p< 0.001), with women being younger than men (42 Conclusion: Our study, conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic, shows acceptable retention rates in care for PLWH. These results make possible to propose solutions to improve the care program in the country: the harmonization of procedures for tracing PLWH with the implementation of their active search (with the help of community mediators) and the dispensing of ART to PLWH for three or six months.

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Anti-HIV AgentsHIV InfectionsRetention in CareAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLost to Follow-UpMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTogoYoung AdultAnti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviralsHealth careLost to follow-upPLWHRetention in careSub-Saharan AfricaTogo

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