Table 3.
Factors associated with loss-to-follow-up (LTFU, defined as never attending a clinical visit) for infants born to HIV-uninfected mothers, ANRS 12140- Pediacam study, Cameroon, 2007–2010: Multivariable analysis
| Characteristics (N = 1775) | Lost to follow up | |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted OR [CI95%] | P value | |
| Infant | ||
| Recruitment site | <0.001 | |
| LH | 1.29 [1.03-1.61] | |
| EHC | 0.54 [0.41-0.69] | |
| MCH/MCC-CBF | Ref | |
| Prematurity | ||
| Yes (<37 weeks) | 1.30 [0.96-1.76] | 0.37 |
| No (≥37 weeks) | Ref | |
| Low birth weight | ||
| Yes (birth weight < 2500 grs) | 0.92 [0.61-1.41] | 0.46 |
| No (birth weight ≥ 2500 grs) | Ref | |
| Mother and socioeconomic status | ||
| Maternal age (years) | <0.001 | |
| <25 | 1.96 [1.36-2.81] | |
| 25-35 | 1.62 [1.15-2.29] | |
| >35 | Ref | |
| Maternal education level | 0.002 | |
| None/Primary education | 2.77 [1.95-3.95] | |
| Secondary education | 1.60 [1.28-2.00] | |
| Higher education | Ref | |
| Maternal socioprofessional activity | 0.006 | |
| Housewives/Unemployed mothers | 1.56 [1.16-2.02] | |
| Remunerated activity | 1.52 [1.15-2.02] | |
| Training/Student | Ref | |
Adjusted on infant’s gender, marital status, monthly income, access to tap water, presence of a functional fridge at home, number of antenatal visits.