Factors associated with uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy among children living with HIV in Mwanza region, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Ally Tuwa (Author), David Okia (Author), Ritah Nantale (Author), Hyasinta Jaka (Author), Jimmy Patrick Alunyo (Author), David Mukunya (Author), Joseph KB Matovu (Author), Dan Kibuule (Author)
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• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death among children living with HIV (CLHIV). Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) reduces the incidence of TB by 70% and mortality by 50% among CLHIV. However, in most developing countries including Tanzania, the uptake of IPT is suboptimal,...