Peripheral neuropathy and associated factors among children living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a common neurological complication of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) that can significantly affect patients' quality of life. In Ethiopia, children living with HIV are at an increased risk of developing peripheral neuropathy due to comorbidities such as anemia, tuberculosis, malnutrition, and poor socio-economic status. Our study aims to evaluate the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy among children living with HIV in Ethiopia using a simple clinical screening tool.

Methods

A health institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 148 children aged 5 to 18 years living with HIV who are receiving treatment at the antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic of the randomly selected public health institutions in the Gamo zone. An

SUBMITTER: Wondmagegn H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11428338 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature