Maternal Anthropometry, Body Composition, and Fat Distribution by HIV Status and Antiretroviral Therapy Class in South African Women.

ABSTRACT: Pregnancy affects adiposity, which may be influenced by HIV infection or antiretroviral therapy (ART). The objective of this study was to examine adiposity measures in the perinatal period, by HIV status and ART class. A total of 214 women (113 women with HIV [WWH], 71 initiated ART postconception), enrolled between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation and followed until 6-12 months postpartum, were assessed for longitudinal weight and cross-sectional postpartum anthropometry. A subset of 65 (52 WWH, 42 initiated ART postconception) had cross-sectional adiposity (body composition and fat distribution) measured at 6-12 months postpartum using dual-energy X-ray absorption scan. Multivariable linear and modified Poisson regression, adjusted for maternal age, pre-pregnancy body mass index, socioeconom

SUBMITTER: Madlala HP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12822828 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature