[Factors associated with adherence to therapy among HIV-infected patients in Bangui].

Objective: To identify the factors related to good or non-adherence met among patients under highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) or cotrimoxazole prophylaxis (CTX) in Bangui.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample representative of patients with HIV followed up in two health centres in Bangui. Patients had been under treatment for at least 2 months.

[Measuring treatment compliance in patients with HIV in Bangui, Central African Republic].

The purpose of this trial was to test a simple method of measuring and identifying non-compliance with antiretroviral (ARV) therapy and cotrimoxazole (CTX) prophylaxis in a resource-limited setting. A cross-sectional study was undertaken among HIV patients attending two outpatient clinics in Bangui, Central African Republic. Compliance with ARV and CTX treatment was assessed based on 5 measurement modalities, i.

Evaluation of an AIDS training program for traditional healers in the Central African Republic.

Training designed to improve AIDS knowledge, attitude, and practice was delivered to 96 traditional healers in the Central African Republic. The training (17 to 36 hours) was conducted by traditional healers with the assistance of staff from the Ministry of Health. Training included the following topics: prevention of HIV transmission during traditional practice; diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases; condom promotion; AIDS education at the community level; psychosocial support for people with AIDS; and promotion of a positive image for traditional healers.