Delay antiretroviral therapy initiation and factors affecting it among patients on antiretroviral treatment at North Shewa zone public health facilities, Amhara region, Ethiopia, 2024: a mixed method approach | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Delay antiretroviral therapy initiation and factors affecting it among patients on antiretroviral treatment at North Shewa zone public health facilities, Amhara region, Ethiopia, 2024: a mixed method approach
Key Points
Delay in antiretroviral therapy initiation carries significant implications for patient health outcomes, particularly HIV progression.
Only 40% of patients began therapy within the recommended time, showing a critical gap in treatment adherence.
Mixed method approach was utilized to assess both quantitative and qualitative factors affecting therapy delays.
Identifying these factors may enable the development of targeted interventions to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.