Simplified tools for measuring retention in care in antiretroviral treatment program in Ethiopia: cohort and current retention in care.

INTRODUCTION: Patient retention in care is a critical challenge for antiretroviral treatment programs. This is mainly because retention in care is related to adherence to treatment and patient survival. It is therefore imperative that health facilities and programs measure patient retention in care....

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Main Authors: Yibeltal Assefa, Alemayehu Worku, Edwin Wouters, Olivier Koole, Damen Haile Mariam, Wim Van Damme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3372511?pdf=render