Factors affecting uptake and completion of isoniazid preventive therapy among HIV-infected children at a national referral hospital, Kenya: a mixed quantitative and qualitative study

Factors affecting uptake and completion of isoniazid preventive therapy among HIV-infected children at a national referral hospital, Kenya: a mixed quantitative and qualitative study

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common opportunistic infection and the leading cause of death in people living with HIV (PLHIV). HIV-infected children are at a higher risk of TB infection and disease compared to those without HIV. Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) is an effective...

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Main Authors: Serah Kajuju Ngugi, Peter Muiruri, Theresa Odero, Onesmus Gachuno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Isoniazid
Tuberculosis
Opportunistic infections
HIV infection
Qualitative research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05011-9

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