Understanding Drivers of Loss to Follow‐Up in HIV Care in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Grounded Theory

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dc.contributor.authorFikru Tafese
dc.contributor.authorMatebu Gezahegn
dc.contributor.authorZeriun Kura
dc.contributor.authorEshetu Alemayehu
dc.contributor.authorYadeta Ayana
dc.contributor.authorChala Bafikadu
dc.contributor.authorGusha Belako
dc.contributor.authorTesfaye Zerfu
dc.contributor.authorBirhanu Kenate Sori
dc.contributor.authorYadeta Dassie
dc.contributor.authorFiraol Bekele
dc.contributor.authorNegash Sime
dc.contributor.authorTizta Tilahun Degfie
dc.contributor.authorDaniel Yilma
dc.contributor.authorYohannes Ejigu
dc.contributor.authorYohannes Kebede
dc.contributor.authorMirkuzie Woldie
dc.date.accessioned2026-10-26T15:49:02Z
dc.date.issued2026-10-18
dc.descriptionThe findings underscore the critical role of structural factors in shaping retention in HIV care in Oromia.Addressing these barriers may benefit from a multi‐faceted approach, including strengthening health systems, improving referral and tracing mechanisms, reducing stigma, and enhancing stakeholder engagement. These insights provide a foundation for targeted interventions to reduce LTFU and improve HIV care outcomes in the region.
dc.description.abstractDespite significant advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART), loss to follow‐up (LTFU) remains a critical challenge in HIV care, particularly in low‐resource settings like Ethiopia. LTFU contributes to increased morbidity and mortality rates, heightened transmission risks, and treatment failure. While individual and clinical factors have been widely studied, structural drivers of LTFU are less understood. Hence, this study aimed to understand the structural factors driving LTFU in HIV care
dc.description.sponsorshipOromia Health Bureau
dc.identifier.urihttps://odmc.orhb.gov.et/handle/123456789/115
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherOromia Health Bureau
dc.subjectcommunity engagement
dc.subjectloss to follow‐up (LTFU)
dc.subjectstructural factors
dc.subjecttailored interventions
dc.subjectcommunity engagement | Ethiopia | loss to follow‐up (LTFU) | Oromia | structural factors | tailored interventions
dc.titleUnderstanding Drivers of Loss to Follow‐Up in HIV Care in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Grounded Theory
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