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  1. Article ; Online: Completion of isoniazid preventive therapy for latent tuberculosis infection among children and adolescents compared to adults living with HIV in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

    Bidashimwa, Dieudonné / Ditekemena, John D / Sigwadhi, Lovemore Nyasha / Nkuta, Lievain Maluentesa / Engetele, Elodie / Kilundu, Apolinaire / Chabikuli, Otto N / Nachega, Jean B

    Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH

    2023  Volume 29, Issue 2, Page(s) 88–95

    Abstract: Background: Little is known about isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) completion rates among children or adolescents compared to adults living with HIV in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).: Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort ... ...

    Abstract Background: Little is known about isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) completion rates among children or adolescents compared to adults living with HIV in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
    Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis including children, adolescents, and adults living with HIV who were treated at FHI360 and partners-implemented HIV care programs at six health zones in Kinshasa, DRC, from 2004 to 2020. The primary outcome was the proportion of children, adolescents versus adults who did complete 6 months of daily self-administered IPT. Log-binomial regression assessed independent predictors of IPT non-completion and Kaplan-Meier technique for survival analysis.
    Results: Of 11,691 eligible patients on ART who initiated IPT, 429 were children (<11 years), 804 adolescents (11-19 years), and 10,458 adults (≥20 years). The median age was 7 (IQR: 3-9) years for children, 15 (IQR: 13-17) years for adolescents, and 43 (35-51) years for adults. Among those who were initiated on IPT, 5625 out of 11,691 people living with HIV (PLHIV) had IPT completion outcome results, and an overall 3457/5625 (61.5%) completion rate was documented. Compared to adults, children and adolescents were less likely to complete IPT [104/199 (52.3%) and 268/525 (51.0%), respectively, vs. 3085/4901 (62.9%)]. After adjustment, the only independent predictors for IPT non-completion were health zone of residence and type of ART regimen. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed comparable poor survival among patients who completed IPT versus those who did not (p-value for log-rank test, 0.15).
    Conclusions: The overall sub-optimal IPT completion rate in adults as well as children/adolescents in this setting is of great concern. Prospective studies are needed to elucidate the specific barriers to IPT completion among children, adolescents, and adults in DRC as well as the scale-up of evidence-informed interventions to improve IPT completion, such as adoption of shorter TB preventive regimens.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Child ; Humans ; Adolescent ; Child, Preschool ; Isoniazid/therapeutic use ; Latent Tuberculosis ; Antitubercular Agents/therapeutic use ; Tuberculosis/drug therapy ; Tuberculosis/prevention & control ; Democratic Republic of the Congo/epidemiology ; Retrospective Studies ; HIV Infections/complications ; HIV Infections/drug therapy
    Chemical Substances Isoniazid (V83O1VOZ8L) ; Antitubercular Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1314080-2
    ISSN 1365-3156 ; 1360-2276
    ISSN (online) 1365-3156
    ISSN 1360-2276
    DOI 10.1111/tmi.13952
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  2. Article ; Online: Risk Factors for TB/HIV Coinfection and Consequences for Patient Outcomes: Evidence from 241 Clinics in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    Shah, Gulzar Hussain / Ewetola, Raimi / Etheredge, Gina / Maluantesa, Lievain / Waterfield, Kristie / Engetele, Elodie / Kilundu, Apolinaire

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 10

    Abstract: 1) Background: In resource-limited countries, patients with tuberculosis (TB)/HIV coinfection commonly face economic, sociocultural, and behavioral barriers to effective treatment. These barriers manifest from low treatment literacy, poverty, gender ... ...

    Abstract (1) Background: In resource-limited countries, patients with tuberculosis (TB)/HIV coinfection commonly face economic, sociocultural, and behavioral barriers to effective treatment. These barriers manifest from low treatment literacy, poverty, gender inequality, malnutrition, societal stigmas regarding HIV, and an absence of available care. It is critical for intervention programs to understand and assist in overcoming these barriers and any additional risks encountered by patients with TB/HIV coinfection. This study analyzes variation in TB/HIV coinfection and risks of negative outcomes among patients with TB/HIV coinfection compared to those without coinfection. (2) Methods: This quantitative study used data from 49,460 patients receiving ART from 241 HIV/AIDS clinics in Haut-Katanga and Kinshasa, two provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Chi-square and logistic regression analysis were performed. (3) Results: Significantly higher proportions of patients with TB/HIV coinfection were men (4.5%; women, 3.3%), were new patients (3.7%; transferred-in, 1.6%), resided in the Kinshasa province (4.0%; Haut-Katanga, 2.7%), and were in an urban health zone (3.9%) or semi-rural health zone (3.1%; rural, 1.2%). Logistic regression analysis showed that after controlling for demographic and clinical variables, TB/HIV coinfection increased the risk of death (adjusted odds ratio (AOR), 2.26 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.94-2.64)) and LTFU (AOR, 2.06 (95% CI: 1.82-2.34)). TB/HIV coinfection decreased the odds of viral load suppression (AOR, 0.58 (95% CI: 0.46-0.74)). (4) Conclusions: TB/HIV coinfection raises the risk of negative outcomes such as death, LTFU, and lack of viral load suppression. Our findings can help HIV clinics in Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries to customize their interventions to improve HIV care and reduce care disparities among patients.
    MeSH term(s) Coinfection/epidemiology ; Democratic Republic of the Congo/epidemiology ; Female ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; Humans ; Male ; Risk Factors ; Tuberculosis/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ISSN 1660-4601
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    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18105165
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  3. Article ; Online: Disparities in HIV Clinical Stages Progression of Patients at Outpatient Clinics in Democratic Republic of Congo.

    Ewetola, Raimi / Shah, Gulzar H / Maluantesa, Lievain / Etheredge, Gina / Waterfield, Kristie / Mulenga, Astrid / Kilundu, Apolinaire

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 10

    Abstract: Context: In this era of patient-centered care, it is increasingly important for HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs to customize their services according to patients' clinical stage progression and other risk assessments. To enable such customization ... ...

    Abstract Context: In this era of patient-centered care, it is increasingly important for HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs to customize their services according to patients' clinical stage progression and other risk assessments. To enable such customization of HIV care and treatment delivery, the research evidence explaining factors associated with patients' clinical stages is needed.
    Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to produce such scientific evidence by analyzing the most recent data for patients at outpatient clinics in the provinces of Kinshasa and Haut-Katanga and to examine the patient characteristics associated with WHO stages of disease progression.
    Methods: Using a quantitative retrospective cohort study design, we analyzed data from 49,460 people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) from 241 HIV/AIDS clinics located in Haut-Katanga and Kinshasa provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. We performed Chi-square and multinomial logistic regression analyses.
    Results: A small proportion (i.e., 4.4%) of PLHIV were at WHO's clinical progression stage 4, whereas 30.7% were at clinical stage 3, another 22.9% at stage 2, and the remaining 41.9% were at stage 1, the least severe stage. After controlling for other demographic and clinical factors included in the model, the likelihood of being at stage 1 rather than stage 3 or 4 was significantly higher (at
    Conclusions: Our study showed that TB co-infection raised the risk for PLHIV to be at the severe stages of clinical progression of HIV. Such variation supports the thesis that customized HIV management approaches and clinical regimens may be imperative for this high-risk population. We also found significant variation in HIV clinical progression stages by geographic location and demographic characteristics. Such variation points to the need for more targeted efforts to address the disparities, as the programs attempt to improve the effectiveness of HIV care and treatment. The intersectionality of vulnerabilities from HIV, TB, and COVID-19-related hardships has elevated the need for customized care and treatment even more in the COVID-19 era.
    MeSH term(s) Ambulatory Care Facilities ; COVID-19 ; Democratic Republic of the Congo/epidemiology ; Female ; HIV Infections/drug therapy ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-17
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ISSN 1660-4601
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    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18105341
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  4. Article ; Online: Pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake concerns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Key population and healthcare workers perspectives.

    Shen, Yanhan / Franks, Julie / Reidy, William / Olsen, Halli / Wang, Chunhui / Mushimbele, Nadine / Mazala, Richted Tenda / Tchissambou, Tania / Malele, Faustin / Kilundu, Apolinaire / Bingham, Trista / Djomand, Gaston / Mukinda, Elie / Ewetola, Raimi / Abrams, Elaine J / Teasdale, Chloe A

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    2023  Volume 18, Issue 11, Page(s) e0280977

    Abstract: Key populations (KP) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including female sex workers (SW), are disproportionally affected by HIV. Quantitative feedback surveys were conducted at seven health facilities in DRC with 70 KP clients enrolled in ... ...

    Abstract Key populations (KP) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including female sex workers (SW), are disproportionally affected by HIV. Quantitative feedback surveys were conducted at seven health facilities in DRC with 70 KP clients enrolled in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services to measure benefits and concerns. The surveys also assessed satisfaction with PrEP services and experiences of stigma at the health facilities. Thirty healthcare workers (HCW) were surveyed to measure attitudes, beliefs, and acceptability of providing services to KP. KP client survey participants were primarily female SW. KP clients reported that the primary concern about taking PrEP was fear of side effects (67%) although few KP reported having experienced side effect (14%). HCW concurred with clients that experienced and anticipated side effects were a primary PrEP uptake concern, along with costs of clinic visits.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis ; Democratic Republic of the Congo ; HIV Infections/prevention & control ; HIV Infections/drug therapy ; Sex Workers ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Anti-HIV Agents/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Anti-HIV Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
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  5. Article ; Online: Field evaluation of capillary blood and oral-fluid HIV self-tests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

    Tonen-Wolyec, Serge / Sarassoro, Angèle / Muwonga Masidi, Jérémie / Twite Banza, Elie / Nsiku Dikumbwa, Gaëtan / Maseke Matondo, Dieu Merci / Kilundu, Apolinaire / Kamanga Lukusa, Luc / Batina-Agasa, Salomon / Bélec, Laurent

    PloS one

    2020  Volume 15, Issue 10, Page(s) e0239607

    Abstract: Background: HIV self-testing (HIVST) is an additional approach to increasing uptake of HIV testing services. The practicability and accuracy of and the preference for the capillary blood self-test (Exacto Test HIV) versus the oral fluid self-test ( ... ...

    Abstract Background: HIV self-testing (HIVST) is an additional approach to increasing uptake of HIV testing services. The practicability and accuracy of and the preference for the capillary blood self-test (Exacto Test HIV) versus the oral fluid self-test (OraQuick HIV self-test) were compared among untrained individuals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
    Methods: This multicenter cross-sectional study (2019) used face-to-face, tablet-based, structured questionnaires in a facility-based HIVST approach. Volunteers from the general public who were at high risk of HIV infection, who were between 18 and 49 years of age, and who had signed an informed consent form were eligible for the study. The successful performance and correct interpretation of the self-test results were the main outcomes of the practicability evaluation. The successful performance of the HIV self-test was conditioned by the presence of the control band. The sensitivity and specificity of the participant-interpreted results compared to the laboratory results were estimated for accuracy. Preference for either type of self-test was assessed. Logistic regression models were used to examine factors associated with participants' preference.
    Results: A total of 528 participants were included in this survey. The rate of successful performance of the HIV self-tests was high, with the blood test (99.6%) and the oral-fluid test (99.4%) yielding an absolute difference of 0.2% (95% CI: -1.8 to 1.1; P = 0.568). The rate of correct interpretation of the HIV self-test results was 84.4% with the blood test versus 83.8% with the oral-fluid test (difference = 0.6; 95% CI: -0.2 to 1.7; P = 0.425). Misinterpretation (25.4% for the blood test and 25.6% for the oral-fluid test) and inability to interpret (20.4% for the blood test and 21.1% for the oral-fluid test) test results were significantly more prevalent with invalid tests. The Exacto Test HIV self-test and the OraQuick HIV self-test showed 100% and 99.2% sensitivity, and 98.9% and 98.1% specificity, respectively. Preference for oral-fluid-based HIVST was greater than that for blood-based HIVST (85.6% versus 78.6%; P = 0.008). Preference for the blood test was greater among participants with a university education (86.1%; aOR = 2.4 [95% CI: 1.1 to 4.9]; P = 0.016), a higher risk of HIV infection (88.1%; aOR = 2.3 [95% CI: 1.0 to 5.3]; P = 0.047), and knowledge about the existence of HIVST (89.3%; aOR = 2.2 [95% CI: 1.0 to 5.0]; P = 0.05).
    Conclusion: Our field observations demonstrate that blood-based and oral-fluid-based HIVST are both practicable approaches with a high and comparable rate of accuracy in the study setting. Although preference for the oral-fluid test was generally greater, preference for the blood test was greater among participants with a university education, a high risk of HIV infection, and knowledge about the existence of HIVST. Both approaches seem complementary in the sense that users can choose the type of self-test that best suits them for a similar result. Taken together, our observations support the use of the two HIV self-test kits in the DRC.
    MeSH term(s) AIDS Serodiagnosis/methods ; AIDS Serodiagnosis/statistics & numerical data ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Body Fluids/immunology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Democratic Republic of the Congo ; Female ; HIV Antibodies/analysis ; HIV Antibodies/blood ; HIV Infections/blood ; HIV Infections/diagnosis ; HIV Infections/immunology ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Mouth/immunology ; Patient Participation ; Self Care ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances HIV Antibodies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article ; Multicenter Study ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1932-6203
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    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0239607
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