Magnitude of underweight, wasting and stunting among HIV positive children in East Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malnutrition on the background of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection is a complex medical condition that carries significant morbidity and mortality for affected children, with greater mortality from SAM (Severe Acute Malnutrition) among HIV-positive children than their HIV-negative peers. HIV-induced immune impairment heightened risk of opportunistic infection and can worsen nutritional status of children. HIV infection often leads to nutritional deficiencies through decreased food intake, mal-absorption and increased utilization and excretion of nutrients, which in turn can hasten death.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the magnitude of underweight, wasting and stunting among HIV positive children in East Afri

SUBMITTER: Abate BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7498078 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature