Publications by authors named "Lilian Komba"

Article Synopsis
  • * The study focuses on a trial called Sauti ya Vijana (Voice of Youth), which aims to improve viral suppression and mental health for YPLWH in Tanzania through a group and individual intervention led by peer group leaders with HIV experience.
  • * Participants aged 10-24, who have been on antiretroviral therapy and are aware of their HIV status, will be evaluated at multiple points over 18 months to measure the program's effectiveness, implementation acceptability, and overall impact on their health and well-being.
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Background: Differentiated service delivery (DSD) for children and adolescents living with HIV can improve targeted resource use. We derived a mortality prediction score to guide clinical decision making for children and adolescents living with HIV.

Methods: Data for this retrospective observational cohort study were evaluated for all children and adolescents living with HIV and initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART); aged 0-19 years; and enrolled at Baylor clinics in Eswatini, Malawi, Lesotho, Tanzania, and Uganda between 2005 and 2020.

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Introduction: Children living with chronic illnesses are offered formulations based on manufacturer and distributor research. The aim of this study is to better understand the perspectives of children and their caregivers in accepting Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) formulations.

Methods: 362 participants were recruited from two pediatric HIV/AIDS clinics in Mbeya and Mwanza, Tanzania, from December 2021 to May 2022.

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