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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Preliminary investigation of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among children in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
African Journal of AIDS Research, Volume 5, No. 2, Year 2006
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Treatment of HIV with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has resulted in declining morbidity and mortality rates from HIV-associated diseases, but concerns regarding access and adherence are growing. To determine the adherence level and the reasons for non-adhering to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among children attending the clinic for infectious diseases at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Nigeria, a cross-sectional study using the self-report tool was carried out among 40 children with HIV infection who had been on ART for at least six months. Thirty-two patients (80%) were 95% or more adherent to their medications. The most common reasons for nonadherence were running out of medicines and the inability to purchase more due to financial constraints; other barriers were non-availability and inaccessibility to medications. Eighty-five percent of the paediatric patients took their medications at the same time everyday, and scheduled appointments were kept by 87.5%. The social class of the patients did not significantly affect adherence level. The level of adherence to ART was comparable to levels reported from other developing and developed countries. The cost of ART, and availability and accessibility to medications were the most significant barriers to adherence. Expanded access to subsidised antiretrovieal drugs should improve adherence - and consequently treatment outcomes - for patients receiving this treatment in resource-poor settings. Copyright © NISC Pty Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Mukhtar-Yola, Mariya Y.
Nigeria, Kano
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
Nigeria, Kano
Bayero University
Adeleke, Solomon Ibiyemi
Nigeria, Kano
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
Nigeria, Kano
Bayero University
Gwarzo, Dayyabu
Nigeria, Kano
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
Ladan, Zubaida Farouk
Nigeria, Kano
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
Statistics
Citations: 56
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.2989/16085900609490374
ISSN:
16085906
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Nigeria