Body mass index variation over time and associated factors among HIV-positive adults on second-line ART in north-west Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to assess the evolution of body mass index (BMI) of HIV-positive adults on second-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) over time and factors affecting it in north-west Ethiopia. DESIGN:An institution-based retrospective follow-up study was conducted using data extracted from 1016 patient cards from February 2008 to February 2016. SETTING:Eight referral hospitals from Amhara region, Ethiopia were included. PARTICIPANTS:HIV patients who started second-line ART. OUTCOME MEASURES:Change in BMI since starting second-line ART. RESULTS:Five hundred and thirty-eight (52.95%) participants were males and the median age of the participants was 33 years (IQR: 28; 39). The median follow-up time was 18 months (IQR: 5.2; 32.2). The average change of BMI showed linear increase ove

SUBMITTER: Baraki AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6773344 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature