Table 5.
Common reasons for discontinuation of CPT among PLWHA at GURH, Gondar, 2015
| Reasons for discontinuation | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| CD4 >350 cells/mm3 after 6 months of ART | 12 (13.04) |
| Severe anemia | 4 (4.34) |
| Severe thrombocytopenia | 1 (1.08) |
| First trimester of pregnancy | 7 (7.60) |
| Peptic ulcer | 16 (17.39) |
| Severe skin rash | 13 (14.13) |
| Reason not documented | 39 (42.39) |
| Total | 92 (34.84) |
Abbreviations: ART, antiretroviral therapy; CPT, cotrimoxazole preventive therapy; GURH, Gondar University Referral Hospital; PLWHA, people living with HIV/AIDS.