High completion of isoniazid preventive therapy among HIV-infected children and adults in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

AIDS. 2015 Sep 24;29(15):2055-7. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000000791.

Abstract

We assessed isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) completion and predictors among HIV-infected children and adults in two HIV clinics in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Between 1 September 2012 and 15 June 2013, 546 children (1-15 years) and 1532 adults (>15 years) were initiated on IPT; 86.6% (408/470) of the children and 88.2% (1129/1280) of the adults with an IPT outcome completed their therapy. Patients on antiretroviral therapy at IPT initiation were more likely to complete IPT.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antitubercular Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Drug Therapy / methods*
  • Drug Utilization*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Isoniazid / administration & dosage*
  • Male
  • Medication Adherence
  • Tuberculosis / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Anti-Retroviral Agents
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Isoniazid