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• TITLE: Baseline Laboratory Profile of HIV Positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Jos North Central Nigeria: Implications for Pre-vention, Treatment, Care and Support

  AUTHORS: Christian Ogoegbunem Isichei, Mercy Wakili Isichei, Jean Emile Njab, Johnson Ibidun Rotimi, Tinuade Abimbola Oyebode, Charles Ujunwa Anyaka, Kenneth Emeka Enwerem, Ayuba Ishiaku Affi, Lucius Chidiebere Imoh, Alexander Ogielu Abu, Solomon Abiola Asorose, Noel Omuya Amadu, Propser Ihenacho Okonkwo, Ngozi Ijeoma Okoro

  KEYWORDS: Baseline Laboratory Profile, HIV-Positive Patients, PEPFAR, HTC, Nigeria

  JOURNAL NAME: World Journal of AIDS, Vol.5 No.4, December 31, 2015

  ABSTRACT: Background: We characterized baseline laboratory data of patients to identify priority treatment areas, most affected populations, anticipated clinical complications and assessed the potential burden of retention in care in Jos, Plateau State—North Central Nigeria. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional design from January 2004 to December 2005 at Faith Alive Foundation (FAF). All participants were HIV-positive and underwent pre-antiretroviral therapy counseling based on the national antiretroviral therapy (ART) guidelines and baseline laboratory testing. Data were captured on Microsoft Excel, validated on Epi Info and analyzed on SPSS version 21 at P