Rapid Assessment of Pediatric HIV Treatment in Nigeria
Early access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is particularly important for HIV-infected children. In Nigeria, a disparity exists between pediatric (7%) and adult (26%) ART coverage rates. To better understand barriers to pediatric treatment scale-up, AIDSTAR-One conducted an assessment of 23 treatment sites throughout Nigeria. This report summarizes site-level barriers to providing high-quality pediatric HIV care and treatment services and how these barriers affect patients' clinical outcomes.
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Executive Summary (PDF, 754 KB)
Introduction (PDF, 754 KB)
Part I: Methodology (PDF, 754 KB)
Part I: Results (PDF, 754 KB)
Part I: Overview and Recommendations (PDF, 754 KB)
Part II: Methodology, Results, and Conclusion (PDF, 754 KB)
References (PDF, 754 KB)
Appendix A: Immunosuppression Categories (PDF, 754 KB)
Appendix B: Pediatric ART Initiation Criteria and Regimens, National Guidelines 2010 (PDF, 754 KB)
Appendix C: Sample of 23 Selected Facilities (PDF, 754 KB)
Appendix D: Baseline Characteristics by Site (PDF, 754 KB)
