Prevalence of Malaria Co-Infection and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Practices among Outpatients Living With HIV/AIDS in Ondo-State, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Morayo Busayo Adediran and Mojirayo Rebecca Ibukunoluwa
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Morayo Busayo Adediran: Faculty of Science, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo
Mojirayo Rebecca Ibukunoluwa: Faculty of Science, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2025, vol. 10, issue 4, 770-785

Abstract: Background: Malaria and HIV/AIDS burdens remain major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, often co-existing resulting in worsening health outcomes. This study investigates the frequencies of malaria episodes and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) adherence practices among HIV patients registered for care and support programme at the HIV clinic unit of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo. It explores the relationship between frequencies of presenting for malaria treatment among HIV patients and socio-demographic factors, ART regimen type and ART medication adherence. Methods: The cross-sectional study involves 246 HIV patients and a well-designed questionnaire was administered to the participants in a semi-interview manner. Their responses were corroborated with their clinic medical records to ensure accuracy. Data were analysed using SPSS, and the chi-square test was used to assess the association. Multivariate logistic regression was used to evaluate the factors predisposing patients to coming down with malaria symptoms and a p

Date: 2025
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