High completion of isoniazid preventive therapy among HIV-infected children and adults in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Andrew Edmonds, Marcel Yotebieng, Jean Pierre Kabuayi, Patricia Lelo, Frieda Behets, Landry Kipula Wenzi, Papy Tshishikani Ndjibu, Jean Lusiama
UNC Libraries · 2020-10
Abstract
We assessed isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) completion and predictors among HIV-infected children and adults in two HIV clinics in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Between September 1, 2012 and June 15, 2013, 546 children (1–15 years) and 1532 adults (> 15 years) were initiated on IPT; 86.6% (408/470) of children and 88.2% (1129/1280) of adults with an IPT outcome completed their therapy. Patients on ART at IPT initiation were more likely to complete IPT.
MeSH terms
- Isoniazid
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Medicine
- Democracy
- Pediatrics
- Family medicine