scholarly journals Factors associated with loss to follow‐up in women undergoing repair for obstetric fistula in Guinea

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 1454-1461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Delamou ◽  
Thérèse Delvaux ◽  
Bettina Utz ◽  
Bienvenu Salim Camara ◽  
Abdoul Habib Beavogui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstetric Fistula ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Analysis of loss to follow-up in 4099 multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 1800353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian F. Walker ◽  
Oumin Shi ◽  
Joseph P. Hicks ◽  
Helen Elsey ◽  
Xiaolin Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Adverse Event ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazards Model ◽  
Serious Adverse Event ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Mdr Tb

Loss to follow-up (LFU) of ≥2 consecutive months contributes to the poor levels of treatment success in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) reported by TB programmes. We explored the timing of when LFU occurs by month of MDR-TB treatment and identified patient-level risk factors associated with LFU.We analysed a dataset of individual MDR-TB patient data (4099 patients from 22 countries). We used Kaplan–Meier survival curves to plot time to LFU and a Cox proportional hazards model to explore the association of potential risk factors with LFU.Around one-sixth (n=702) of patients were recorded as LFU. Median (interquartile range) time to LFU was 7 (3–11) months. The majority of LFU occurred in the initial phase of treatment (75% in the first 11 months). Major risk factors associated with LFU were: age 36–50 years (HR 1.3, 95% CI 1.0–1.6; p=0.04) compared with age 0–25 years, being HIV positive (HR 1.8, 95% CI 1.2–2.7; p<0.01) compared with HIV negative, on an individualised treatment regimen (HR 0.7, 95% CI 0.6–1.0; p=0.03) compared with a standardised regimen and a recorded serious adverse event (HR 0.5, 95% CI 0.4–0.6; p<0.01) compared with no serious adverse event.Both patient- and regimen-related factors were associated with LFU, which may guide interventions to improve treatment adherence, particularly in the first 11 months.

scholarly journals High loss to follow-up following obstetric fistula repair surgery in rural Burundi: is there a way forward?

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bishinga ◽  
R. Zachariah ◽  
S. Hinderaker ◽  
K. Tayler-Smith ◽  
M. Khogali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstetric Fistula ◽  
Fistula Repair ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
High Loss

scholarly journals Compliance among infants exposed to hepatitis B virus in a post-vaccination serological testing program in four provinces in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Zheng ◽  
Guo-Min Zhang ◽  
Po-Lin Chan ◽  
Fu-Zhen Wang ◽  
Lance Everett Rodewald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Serological Testing ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Post Vaccination ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
B Virus

Abstract Background Mother to child transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains the most common form of HBV infection in China. Prevention of HBV vertical transmission involves timely administration of the complete hepatitis B vaccine (HepB) series and hepatitis B immunoglobulin. Post-vaccination serological testing (PVST) is utilized to determine an infant’s outcome after HBV exposure and completion of HepB series. We aim to determine the frequency of compliance with a PVST testing cascade for HBV infected mothers and analyze factors associated with infant lost to follow up (LTFU). Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort review of previously collected data in Fujian, Jiangxi, Zhejiang and Chongqing provinces in China from 1 June 2016–31 December 2017. The study population included all HBV-exposed infants and their mothers. SAS software was used for statistical analyses. Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses (presented in odds ratio [OR] with 95% confidence intervals [CI]) were used to compare the proportional differences of factors associated with PVST not being completed. Results Among enrolled 8474 target infants, 40% of them transferred out of the study provinces without further information and 4988 were eligible for PVST. We found 20% (994) of infants were not compliant with the testing cascade: 55% of LTFU occurred because parents refused venous blood sample collection or failure of sample collection in the field, 16% transferred out after 6 months of age, and 10% of families chose to have independent, confidential PVST completed without reporting results. High PVST noncompliance rates were more likely to be from Fujian (aOR = 17.0, 95% CI: 9.7–29.9), Zhejiang (aOR = 5.7, 95% CI: 3.2–10.1) and Jiangxi (aOR = 1.9, 95% CI: 1.0–3.4), and from HBV e antigen positive mother (aOR = 1.2, 95% CI: 1.1–1.4). Conclusions This study found that the LTFU rate reached 20% in PVST program, which was a significant problem. We recommend implementing a national electronic information system for tracking HBV at risk mother-infant pairs; encourage further research in developing a less invasive means of completing PVST, and take effective measures nationally to reduce HBV stigma. Without reducing the loss to follow up rate among infants eligible for PVST, elimination of vertical HBV transmission will be impossible.

Factors associated with loss to follow-up in a large tuberculosis treatment trial (TBTC Study 22)

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Sepulveda Conwell ◽  
Ann Mosher ◽  
Awal Khan ◽  
Jan Tapy ◽  
Laurie Sandman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tuberculosis Treatment ◽  
Treatment Trial ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Loss-To-Follow-Up Of Hiv-Positive Mothers And Their Infants Enrolled In Hiv Care Clinic: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Lawrent Mpinganjira ◽  
Timothy Tchereni ◽  
Andrews Gunda ◽  
Victor Mwapasa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
System Level ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background In Malawi, loss to follow-up (LTFU) of HIV-positive pregnant and postpartum women on Option B+ regimen greatly contributes to sub-optimal retention, estimated 74% at 12 months postpartum. This threatens Malawi’s efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV. We investigated factors associated with LTFU among Mother-Infant Pairs. Methods We conducted a qualitative study, nested within the “Promoting Retention Among Infants and Mothers Effectively (PRIME)” study, a 3-arm cluster randomized trial assessing the effectiveness of strategies for improving retention of mother-infant pairs in HIV care in Salima and Mangochi districts, Malawi. From July to December 2016, we traced 19 LTFU women and conducted in-depth interviews with them and also with 30 healthcare workers from health facilities where the LTFU women were receiving care. Recorded interviews were transcribed and translated and, then, analysed using deductive content analysis. Results The following reasons were reported contributing to LTFU: lack of support from husbands or family members; long distance to health facilities; food insecurity; community-level stigma; ART side effects; perceived good health after taking ART and adoption of other alternative HIV treatment options. Conclusion Our study has found multiple factors at personal, family, community and health system level which contribute to poor retention of mother-infant pairs in HIV care. Key words PRIME, PMTCT, EMTCT, loss to follow up, mother-infant pairs, Option B+

scholarly journals Risk factors for loss to follow-up in human immunodeficiency virus care in the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in Ghana: a retrospective cohort study

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 605-612
Author(s):  
Jerry S Sifa ◽  
Stephen Manortey ◽  
Sharon Talboys ◽  
Gloria A Ansa ◽  
Ekua E Houphouet
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Control Programme ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

Abstract Background Loss of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients to follow-up increases HIV-related morbidity and mortality. This study identified the factors associated with loss to follow-up (LTFU) in an urban health facility in Ghana. Methods A 12-y retrospective study was conducted using routinely collected data from the National Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Control Programme (NACP) on persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) who initiated antiretroviral therapy (ART) from 2006 to 2017 at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. Convenience sampling was used to select the study area. All gathered data were exported to Stata 14 statistical software for analysis. Results A total of 4330 PLWHA initiated ART between January 2006 and December 2017. Of these, 1166 (26.9%) were lost to follow-up over the 12-y period. The factors associated with LTFU included being a Muslim (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 1.31 [95% confidence interval {CI} 1.05 to 1.65]), having CD4 <250 cells/ml (aHR 1.45 [95% CI 1.21 to 1.76]) and completing adherence counselling (aHR 1.58 [95% CI 1.31 to 1.92]). Having other sources of health care funding and disclosure of one’s disease status were found to be protective (aHR 0.74 [95% CI 0.58 to 0.94] and 0.80 [95% CI 0.65 to 0.98], respectively). Conclusions Some of the determinants of LTFU in the hospital are comparable to those found in other parts of Africa and could be addressed using existing interventions.

Identification of Patient Factors Associated with Loss to Follow-Up at 1-Year Post Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan R. Wooley ◽  
Anupama Vasudevan ◽  
Deborah Tabachnick ◽  
John J. Squiers ◽  
J. Michael DiMaio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Patient Factors ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Transcatheter Aortic Valve
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