Rates of confirmatory HIV testing, linkage to HIV services, and rapid initiation of antiretroviral treatment among newly diagnosed children living with HIV in Ethiopia: perspectives from caregivers and healthcare workers

• Main Authors: Alemayehu Bekele (Author), Susan Hrapcak (Author), Jelaludin Ahmed Mohammed (Author), Jemal Ayalew Yimam (Author), Tsegaye Tilahun (Author), Tenagnework Antefe (Author), Hanna Kumssa (Author), Desta Kassa (Author), Semegnew Mengistu (Author), Kelsey Mirkovic (Author), Eric J. Dziuban (Author), Zena Belay (Author), Christine Ross (Author), Wondimu Teferi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Successful linkage to HIV services and initiation of antiretroviral treatment (ART) for children living with HIV (CLHIV) is critical to improve pediatric ART coverage. We aimed to assess confirmatory testing, linkage, and rapid ART initiation among newly diagnosed CLHIV in Ethiop...