Sex differences in the risk profiles for anemia in people living with HIV, A cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anemia in people living with HIV (PLWH) significantly impacts quality of life and health outcomes. This study aimed to determine sex differences in factors associated with anemia in PLWH at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital, Zambia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved 631 PLWH aged 18 years or older who had been on combinational ART for at least 6 months. Data was collected via standardized questionnaires and medical records. Anemia was defined as haemoglobin levels < 13 g/dL for men and < 12 g/dL for women, based on WHO criteria. Logistic regression models assessed the associated factors, stratified by sex.

Results

Participants had a median age of 44 years, with a female preponderance of 64.2%. The overall prevalence of anemia was 36%, signi

SUBMITTER: Kamvuma K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11892841 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature