ABSTRACT
In 2009, World Health Organization human immunodeficiency virus drug resistance early warning indicator monitoring was piloted at 2 large antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinics in Papua New Guinea: Heduru Clinic in Port Moresby and Tininga Clinic in Mount Hagen. Results demonstrated that both Heduru and Tininga clinics met internationally suggested targets for prescribing appropriate first-line ART regimens in accordance with national ART guidelines, retention on first-line ART at 12 months, and drug supply continuity. However, both clinics failed to achieve suggested targets for rates of loss to follow-up and on-time pill pickup. Reasons for poor clinic performance on loss to follow-up and on-time pill pickup were explored, and appropriate corrective actions were implemented.
Subject(s)
Anti-Retroviral Agents/pharmacology , HIV Infections/drug therapy , HIV Infections/epidemiology , Ambulatory Care Facilities/statistics & numerical data , Anti-Retroviral Agents/therapeutic use , Drug Resistance, Viral , Humans , Lost to Follow-Up , Medication Adherence , National Health Programs , Papua New Guinea/epidemiology , Population Surveillance , World Health OrganizationABSTRACT
People living with HIV/AIDS have greater energy needs than uninfected persons. Extent of increase energy needs depends on progression and stage of HIV infection. Paucity of data on nutrient and energy intake of PLWHA in PNG necessitated the purpose of this study.
