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Journal Article > Research

Correcting mortality for loss to follow-up: a nomogram applied to antiretroviral treatment programmes in sub-Saharan Africa

Egger M, Sidle J, Weigel R, Geng EH, Fox MP, MacPhail P, Cutsem GV, Messou E, Wood R, Nash D, Pascoe M, Dickinson D, Etard JF, McIntyre J, Brinkhof MW
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Abstract
The World Health Organization estimates that in sub-Saharan Africa about 4 million HIV-infected patients had started antiretroviral therapy (ART) by the end of 2008. Loss of patients to follow-up and care is an important problem for treatment programmes in this region. As mortality is high in these patients compared to patients remaining in care, ART programmes with high rates of loss to follow-up may substantially underestimate mortality of all patients starting ART.
Countries
BotswanaCôte d'IvoireKenyaMalawiRwandaSenegalSouth AfricaUgandaZambiaZimbabwe
Subject Area
HIV/AIDS
DOI
10.1371/journal.pmed.1000390
Published Date
01-Jan-2011
PubMed ID
21267057
Languages
English
Journal
PLOS Medicine
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 8, Issue 1
Issue Date
18-Jan-2011
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