Patient retention and adherence to antiretrovirals in a large antiretroviral therapy program in Nigeria: a longitudinal analysis for risk factors.

M, Charurat; M, Oyegunle; R, Benjamin; A, Habib; E, Eze; P, Ele; I, Ibanga; S, Ajayi; M, Eng; P, Mondal; U, Gebi; E, Iwu; MA, Etiebet; A, Abimiku; P, Dakum; J, Farley; W, Blattner

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0010584

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Patient retention and adherence to antiretrovirals in a large antiretroviral therapy program in Nigeria: a longitudinal analysis for risk factors.

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Charurat M

Oyegunle M

Benjamin R

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Substantial resources and patient commitment are required to successfully scale-up antiretroviral therapy (ART) and provide appropriate HIV management in resource-limited settings. We used pharmacy refill records to evaluate risk factors for loss to follow-up (LTFU) and non-adhere...

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