Authors:
Tayong GFE, Sander M, Vuchas C, Samje M, Kum V, Enokbonong P, Yeika E, Bekombo N, Nyibio P, Ngwani VB, Ndié J, Yembe NW, Ashuntangtang G.
Abstract:
HIV continues to be a major public health problem in Cameroon where 2.7% of the population aged 15 to 49 are living with HIV. The prevalence remains higher in females, 3.4% versus 1.9% in males. The North West region of Cameroon has a higher prevalence than the national average; 4% in the general population, 5.8% in females and 1.6% in males. Despite the availability of pediatric HIV treatment, gaps in outcomes of children living with HIV (CLHIV) persists. This study aimed to compare the HIV viral suppression rates among adults and children living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the North West Region of Cameroon. In this study we hypothesized that the virologic outcome of children living with HIV is unfavorable compared to adults.
