International Archives of Medical and Health Research (IAMHR), pISSN: 2705-1420; eISSN: 2705-1439
December 2025 Vol 6(1): pp.33-43 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33515/iamhr/2025.022/04
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Original Article
Prevalence of Tuberculosis-HIV Coinfection, Drug Adherence, and Associated Factors among TB Patients in Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria
Oluchi Solomon-Anucha,1* Kehinde J. Awosan,2,3 Yunusa U. Edzu,2,3 Aminu Abbas,4 Ifeanyi J. Nkwoka,3 Sarafadeen A. Arisegi,5 Aisha Attahiru,6 Rilwanu T. Bello2
1Department of Medicine, Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
2Department of Community Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
3Department of Community Health, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
4Department of Internal Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
5Department of Family Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
6Department of Community Medicine, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
*Corresponding Author’s Email: oluchisolomon15@gmail.com
Published March 17, 2026
ABSTRACT
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remain closely intertwined epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa. HIV-associated immunosuppression increases the risk of active TB and may complicate treatment outcomes, while poor adherence to anti-TB therapy undermines disease control. Aim: This study determined the prevalence of TB–HIV coinfection, the level of anti-TB drug adherence, and associated factors among TB patients attending the Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 187 adult TB patients receiving treatment at the Specialist Hospital, Sokoto. Participants were selected using systematic sampling. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire and a review of clinical records. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed using IBM SPSS version 25, with statistical significance set at p<0.05. Results: The prevalence of TB–HIV coinfection was 19.0%. Coinfection was significantly associated with male sex, non-Hausa ethnicity, formal education, Christianity, and urban residence (p<0.05). Independent predictors included male sex (aOR=2.56; 95% CI: 1.01–6.49), non-Hausa ethnicity (aOR=0.20; 95% CI: 0.07–0.54), and rural residence (aOR=0.43; 95% CI: 0.20–0.93). Overall, 58.8% of participants demonstrated low adherence to anti-TB medications. Drug adherence was significantly associated with family structure, ethnicity, educational status, perceived social support, mood disorders, and coping strategies. Predictors of better adherence included non-formal education (aOR=2.38; 95% CI: 1.12–5.08), monogamous family structure (aOR=2.10; 95% CI: 1.00–4.42), strong perceived family support (aOR=0.45; 95% CI: 0.23–0.88), and active coping strategies. Conclusion: TB–HIV coinfection remains a significant burden among TB patients in Sokoto, while adherence to anti-TB therapy is suboptimal. Strengthening adherence support and addressing key sociodemographic and psychosocial determinants may improve treatment outcomes and enhance TB control efforts.
Keywords: Tuberculosis–HIV co-infection, Drug adherence, Anti-TB treatment, Prevalence, Nigeria