Table 2 Factors associated with loss-to-follow-up (LTFU, defined as never attending a clinical visit) for infants born to HIV-infected mothers, ANRS 12140-Pediacam study, Cameroon, 2007–2010: Multivariable analysis

Infant

Prematurity

Yes (<37 weeks)

1.36 [0.87-2.15]

0.19

No (≥37 weeks)

Ref

Low birth weight

Yes (birth weight < 2500 grs)

1.21 [0.72-2.03]

0.48

No (birth weight ≥ 2500 grs)

Ref

Mother and socioeconomic status

Maternal age (years)

0.02

<25

2.29 [1.18-4.46]

25-35

1.50 [0.83-2.71]

>35

Ref

Maternal education level

0.26

None/Primary education

1.24 [0.74-2.08]

Secondary education

1.35 [0.93-1.95]

Higher education

Ref

Antenatal care and obstetrical context of delivery

Delivery mode

0.005

Elective caesarian section

1.37 [0.57-3.32]

Emergency caesarian section

2.46 [1.47-4.13]

Vaginal

Ref

ART prophylaxis for PMTCT

Never

3.45 [2.3-5.19]

<0.001

Yes

Ref