Predictors of CD4 count over time among HIV patients initiated ART in Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital northwest Ethiopia: multilevel analysis

摘要

BackgroundThe response of HIV patients to antiretroviral therapy could be measured by its strong predictor, the CD4+ T cell (CD4) count for the initiation of antiretroviral therapy and proper management of disease progress. However, in addition to HIV, there are other factors which can influence the CD4 cell count. Patient’s socio-economic, demographic, and behavioral variables, accessibility, duration of treatment etc., can be used to predict CD4 count.