Why carry out this study?
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HIV-exposed infants are a vulnerable population for HIV infection and related complications as they need special care and support. |
Lost to follow-up from service is one of the challenges to accessing the full package of mother-to-child HIV transmission prevention services for this vulnerable population. |
This study tries to show the magnitude of lost to follow-up and contributing factors among HIV-exposed infants in relation to mother-to-child HIV transmission prevention services. |
What was learned from the study?
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A number of infants were unable to access full HIV diagnosis and care service as a result of lost to follow-up in health care services. |
Infants born into a large family, from a rural residence, and with low birth weight were more prone to be lost from HIV care and support services. |
Therefore, those infants who are at risk for lost to follow-up need special attention to retain them in the health care services. |
Digital Features
Introduction
Methods
Study Setting
Study Design and Period
Study Population
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
Sampling Technique and Procedures
Operational Definitions
Data Collection Tools
Data Quality Control Measures
Data Processing and Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Results
Sociodemographic Characteristics of Mothers
Characteristics | Number | Percent (%) |
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Maternal age | ||
< 25 years | 70 | 17.4 |
25–30 years | 178 | 44.3 |
30–35 years | 86 | 21.4 |
≥ 35 years | 68 | 16.9 |
Marital status of mother | ||
Married | 290 | 72.1 |
Unmarrieda | 112 | 27.9 |
Religion of mother | ||
Orthodox Christian | 362 | 90.0 |
Muslim | 30 | 7.4 |
Protestant | 10 | 2.6 |
Residence of mother | ||
Urban | 328 | 81.6 |
Rural | 74 | 18.4 |
Occupation of mother | ||
Government employed | 107 | 26.6 |
Non-governmental employed | 133 | 33.1 |
Housewife | 162 | 40.3 |
Educational status of mother | ||
No formal education | 93 | 23.1 |
Primary education | 136 | 33.8 |
Secondary education | 113 | 28.1 |
College and above | 60 | 14.9 |
Number of births | ||
≤ 2 | 258 | 64.2 |
≥ 3 | 144 | 35.8 |
Sociodemographic and Health-Related Characteristics of HIV-Exposed Infants
Pregnancy, Delivery, and Clinical-Related Characteristics of Mothers
Characteristics | Number | Percent (%) |
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ANC visit | ||
No ANC | 23 | 5.7 |
First visit | 16 | 4.0 |
Second visit | 52 | 12.9 |
Third visit | 49 | 12.2 |
Fourth visit | 188 | 46.8 |
Fifth visit | 74 | 18.4 |
Place of delivery | ||
Hospital | 358 | 89.1 |
Health center | 44 | 10.9 |
Mode of delivery | ||
SVD | 347 | 86.3 |
CS | 55 | 13.7 |
ART starting time | ||
Before pregnancy | 230 | 57.2 |
During pregnancy | 161 | 40.0 |
After labor | 11 | 2.7 |
Infant feeding practice in the first 6 months | ||
EBF | 384 | 95.5 |
Non-EBF | 18 | 4.5 |
Magnitude of Lost to Follow-up Among HIV-Exposed Infants
Predictors of Lost to Follow-up
Characteristics | Category | Lost to follow-up | Censored | CHR (95% CI) | AHR (95% CI) |
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Residence of mother | Urban | 13 | 315 | 1 | 1 |
Rural | 11 | 63 | 4.062 (1.650–9.997) | 3.497 (1.55–7.894)a | |
Educational status of mother | No formal education | 3 | 90 | 1 | 1 |
Primary education | 7 | 129 | 1.517 (0.392–5.867) | 1.737 (0.435–6.93) | |
Secondary education | 5 | 108 | 1.393 (0.333–5.831) | 2.32 (0.610–8.818) | |
College and above | 9 | 51 | 4.880 (1.32–18.037) | 3.45 (0.85–14.04) | |
Number of births | ≤ 2 | 11 | 247 | 1 | 1 |
≥ 3 | 13 | 131 | 2.023 (0.906–4.517) | 2.989 (1.28–6.96)a | |
Birth weight of infant | ≥ 2.5 kg | 18 | 248 | 1 | 1 |
< 2.5 kg | 6 | 130 | 1.467 (0.582–3.699) | 3.157 (1.055–9.45)a | |
Marital status of mother | Married | 20 | 270 | 1a | 1 |
Unmarried | 4 | 108 | 1.962 (0.671–5.742) | 1.399 (0.517–3.784) |