Anaemia and associated factors in people living with HIV on ART in Southern Province of Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anaemia remains a significant comorbidity among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), exacerbated by biological, sociocultural, and clinical factors. Despite known sex disparities, limited data exist on sex-specific determinants of anaemia in Zambia. This study evaluates anaemia prevalence, sex differences, and associated factors among PLHIV in Southern Province, Zambia.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study analyzed 2,840 PLHIV aged ≥15 years from 12 districts in Southern Zambia. Data were abstracted from medical records (November-December 2024). Anaemia was defined as haemoglobin <13 g/dL (men) and <12 g/dL (non-pregnant women). Multivariable logistic regression identified factors associated with anaemia.

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SUBMITTER: Chakulya M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12456802 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature