Table 2.
Factors associated with loss-to-follow-up (LTFU, defined as never attending a clinical visit) for infants born to HIV-infected mothers, ANRS 12140-Pediacam study, Cameroon, 2007–2010: Multivariable analysis
| Characteristics (N = 1746) | Lost to follow up | |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted OR [CI95%] | P value | |
| Infant | ||
| Prematurity | ||
| Yes (<37 weeks) | 1.36 [0.87-2.15] | 0.19 |
| No (≥37 weeks) | Ref | |
| Low birth weight | ||
| Yes (birth weight < 2500 grs) | 1.21 [0.72-2.03] | 0.48 |
| No (birth weight ≥ 2500 grs) | Ref | |
| Mother and socioeconomic status | ||
| Maternal age (years) | 0.02 | |
| <25 | 2.29 [1.18-4.46] | |
| 25-35 | 1.50 [0.83-2.71] | |
| >35 | Ref | |
| Maternal education level | 0.26 | |
| None/Primary education | 1.24 [0.74-2.08] | |
| Secondary education | 1.35 [0.93-1.95] | |
| Higher education | Ref | |
| Antenatal care and obstetrical context of delivery | ||
| Delivery mode | 0.005 | |
| Elective caesarian section | 1.37 [0.57-3.32] | |
| Emergency caesarian section | 2.46 [1.47-4.13] | |
| Vaginal | Ref | |
| ART prophylaxis for PMTCT | ||
| Never | 3.45 [2.3-5.19] | <0.001 |
| Yes | Ref | |
Adjusted on infant’s gender, study site, hospitalisation at birth, monthly income, number of antenatal visits, time of HIV diagnosis, CD4 cell count.