Dietary patterns and nutritional status of HIV-infected children and adolescents in El Salvador: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The present study aimed to assess the nutritional status, the dietary patterns and its associated factors in the HIV-infected population of children and adolescents on antiretroviral treatment at the El Salvador reference center for pediatric HIV care (CENID).

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was carried out between December 2010 and December 2011. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics were collected from 307 children and adolescents aged 2-18 years and receiving antiretroviral therapy. Nutritional status was assessed by height-for-age, weight-for-height and body mass index-for-age. Dietary data was collected through a 24 hour recall, and through a weekly food frequency questionnaire. Dietary patterns were identified by principal component analysis. Biv

SUBMITTER: Martin-Canavate R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5953455 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature