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Disclosure of HIV status and its impact on the loss in the follow-up of HIV-infected patients on potent anti-retroviral therapy programs in a (post-) conflict setting: A retrospective cohort study from Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Pierre Akilimali
François Bompeka Lepira
Espérance Kashala-Abotnes
Patrick Kayembé
Patou Masika Musumari
Thorkild Tylleskär
Paulin B. Mutombo
Mala Ali Mapatano

201754 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

This study shows the relationship between the non-disclosure HIV status and LTFU. Healthcare workers in similar settings should pay more attention to clients who have not disclosed their HIV status, and to those living far from health settings where they receive medication.

Research topics

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
Global Maternal and Child Health

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0171407

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