August 15, 2025Open Access

A Retrospective Cohort Analysis Investigating Determinants and Rates of Retention among Children and Adolescents Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Center and East Regions of Cameroon

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Retrospective analysis reveals retention rates for children receiving HIV care in Cameroon, highlighting key factors influencing outcomes.

Retention rates among children and adolescents on ART were 86.2% at 6 months and 77.2% at 24 months, showing a decline over time.
In the Center Region, retention at 24 months was 83.1%, contrasting with only 71.5% in the East Region, indicating regional disparities.
Cohort analysis of medical records from 1,319 children and adolescents initiating ART provided insights into care retention challenges.
Findings suggest urgent need for targeted interventions to improve long-term engagement and retention rates for children and adolescents with HIV.

Shaw et al. (2025) studied this question.

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August 15, 2025Open Access

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Retrospective analysis reveals retention rates for children receiving HIV care in Cameroon, highlighting key factors influencing outcomes.

Retention rates among children and adolescents on ART were 86.2% at 6 months and 77.2% at 24 months, showing a decline over time.
In the Center Region, retention at 24 months was 83.1%, contrasting with only 71.5% in the East Region, indicating regional disparities.
Cohort analysis of medical records from 1,319 children and adolescents initiating ART provided insights into care retention challenges.
Findings suggest urgent need for targeted interventions to improve long-term engagement and retention rates for children and adolescents with HIV.

Shaw et al. (2025) studied this question.

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