Analysis of Repeated Measurements of HIV Viral Load as a Continuous Variable while Accounting for Missing Values
Susan Habert Sendege,
Saint Kizito Omala,
Symon Peter Wandiembe
et al.
Abstract:Background Recent HIV research predominantly uses Single Measure Frameworks (SMF), focusing solely on the latest viral load data and overlooking missing values. Methods This study explored repeated measures frameworks to assess factors affecting viral load copies while accounting for missing data. The analysis involved 1670 records of HIV patients,using the generalized linear mixed models (GLMM). All variables, except for treatment regimen changes and adherence rating, were recorded at patients’ treatment … Show more
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