Research Article

HIV infections averted at PEPFAR-APIN clinics in Nigeria: a ten-year retrospective evaluation of the clinical outcomes of post-exposure prophylaxis services

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 22 , issue 1 , 2023 , pages: 46–53

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2023.2178317

Author(s): Abdulmuminu Isah University of Nigeria, Nigeria , Nneka Uchenna Igboeli University of Nigeria, Nigeria , Obinna Felix Dim University of Nigeria, Nigeria , Azubuike Amos Ekwuofu University of Nigeria, Nigeria

Keywords: demographic predictors , HIV prevention , horizontal transmission , non-occupational exposure , occupational exposure , pharmacoepidemiology

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Abstract

Introduction: Nigeria contributes a high fraction to the global burden of HIV infections. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a proven strategy to prevent transmission of the virus. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical outcomes of PEP in Nigeria at four clinics funded by United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (PEPFAR-APIN): Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) and University College Hospital (UCH).

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