Survival and mortality predictors among children living with HIV initiating antiretroviral therapy in Angola: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Children living with HIV continue to face high mortality rates in resource-limited settings, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Angola, there is a lack of robust data to guide clinical and programmatic strategies targeting this vulnerable population. This study aimed to estimate survival and identify predictors of mortality in children with HIV followed up at a paediatric referral hospital in Angola. Methods A retrospective cohort study of children (≤ 15 years) who started