Table 3 Factors associated with loss-to-follow-up (LTFU, defined as never attending a clinical visit) for infants born to HIV-uninfected mothers, ANRS 12140- Pediacam study, Cameroon, 2007–2010: Multivariable analysis

Infant

Recruitment site

<0.001

LH

1.29 [1.03-1.61]

EHC

0.54 [0.41-0.69]

MCH/MCC-CBF

Ref

Prematurity

Yes (<37 weeks)

1.30 [0.96-1.76]

0.37

No (≥37 weeks)

Ref

Low birth weight

Yes (birth weight < 2500 grs)

0.92 [0.61-1.41]

0.46

No (birth weight ≥ 2500 grs)

Ref

Mother and socioeconomic status

Maternal age (years)

<0.001

<25

1.96 [1.36-2.81]

25-35

1.62 [1.15-2.29]

>35

Ref

Maternal education level

0.002

None/Primary education

2.77 [1.95-3.95]

Secondary education

1.60 [1.28-2.00]

Higher education

Ref

Maternal socioprofessional activity

0.006

Housewives/Unemployed mothers

1.56 [1.16-2.02]

Remunerated activity

1.52 [1.15-2.02]

Training/Student

Ref