Incidence of anaemia and its predictors among HIV-infected children receiving highly active antiretroviral treatment in North-West Ethiopia: a multicentre retrospective follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anaemia is one of the most common problems in HIV-infected patients associated with increased HIV progression, decreased functional capacity, survival and quality of life. For better interventions, up-to-date information concerning anaemia among HIV-infected children less than 5 years of age on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is vital. Thus, this study aims to determine the predictors of anaemia among HIV-infected children less than 5 years of age receiving ART in North-West Ethiopia.

Design

An institution-based retrospective follow-up study was conducted.

Study setting

Amhara region Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, North-West Ethiopia.

Participants

In total, we examined 460 HIV-infected children less than 5 years of age who had followed highly acti

SUBMITTER: Alemu GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407197 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature