The burden of gynecomastia among men on antiretroviral therapy in Zomba, Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many Africans who are on life-saving ART face challenges from a variety of toxicities. After the introduction of a standardized first-line efavirenz-containing ART regimen, reports of gynecomastia appeared in Malawian popular media, however data on the prevalence and risk factors of gynecomastia from Africa are lacking.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study in males ≥18 years registered on ART at the HIV clinic in Zomba Central Hospital. Men who reported to have ever experienced breast or nipple enlargement received a standard questionnaire and underwent physical examination. Questions included perceptions and concerns about gynecomastia. Clinicians confirmed the presence and severity of gynecomastia. Routinely collected data on current and previous ART reg

SUBMITTER: Singano V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5695797 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature