TITLE:
Baseline Laboratory Profile of HIV Positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Jos North Central Nigeria: Implications for Pre-vention, Treatment, Care and Support
AUTHORS:
Christian Ogoegbunem Isichei, Mercy Wakili Isichei, Jean Emile Njab, Johnson Ibidun Rotimi, Tinuade Abimbola Oyebode, Charles Ujunwa Anyaka, Kenneth Emeka Enwerem, Ayuba Ishiaku Affi, Lucius Chidiebere Imoh, Alexander Ogielu Abu, Solomon Abiola Asorose, Noel Omuya Amadu, Propser Ihenacho Okonkwo, Ngozi Ijeoma Okoro
KEYWORDS:
Baseline Laboratory Profile, HIV-Positive Patients, PEPFAR, HTC, Nigeria
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of AIDS,
Vol.5 No.4,
December
31,
2015
ABSTRACT: Background: We characterized baseline
laboratory data of patients to identify priority treatment areas, most affected
populations, anticipated clinical complications and assessed the potential burden
of retention in care in Jos, Plateau State—North Central Nigeria. Methods: This
study was a cross-sectional design from January 2004 to December 2005 at Faith
Alive Foundation (FAF). All participants were HIV-positive and underwent
pre-antiretroviral therapy counseling based on the national antiretroviral
therapy (ART) guidelines and baseline laboratory testing. Data were captured
on Microsoft Excel, validated on Epi Info and analyzed on SPSS version 21 at P