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Effect of community antiretroviral therapy on treatment outcomes among stable antiretroviral therapy patients in Nigeria: A quasi experimental study

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  • Patrick Dakum
  • Juliet Ajav-Nyior
  • Timothy A Attah
  • Gbenga A Kayode
  • Asabe Gomwalk
  • Helen Omuh
  • Halima Ibrahim
  • Mercy Omozuafoh
  • Abimiku Alash’le
  • Charles Mensah
  • Young Oluokun
  • Franca Akolawole

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Objectives: This study evaluates the effect of Community Anti-retroviral Groups on Immunologic, Virologic and clinical outcomes of stable Antiretroviral Therapy patients in Nigeria. Method: A cohort of 251 eligible adults (≥18 years) on first-line ART for at least 6 months with CD4 counts >200 cells/mm3 and viral load

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  • Patrick Dakum & Juliet Ajav-Nyior & Timothy A Attah & Gbenga A Kayode & Asabe Gomwalk & Helen Omuh & Halima Ibrahim & Mercy Omozuafoh & Abimiku Alash’le & Charles Mensah & Young Oluokun & Franca Akola, 2021. "Effect of community antiretroviral therapy on treatment outcomes among stable antiretroviral therapy patients in Nigeria: A quasi experimental study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(4), pages 1-14, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0250345
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250345
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