Growth patterns of uninfected children born to women living with perinatally versus nonperinatally acquired HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to compare long-term growth between HIV-exposed uninfected children (CHEU) born to women with perinatally acquired HIV (CHEU-PHIV) and CHEU born to women with nonperinatally acquired HIV (CHEU-NPHIV).

Design

A longitudinal analysis of anthropometric measurements from a U.S.-based multisite prospective cohort study enrolling CHEU and their mothers since April 2007.

Methods

CHEU were evaluated for growth annually from birth through age 5 and again at age 7 years. Z-scores were calculated using U.S. growth references for weight (WTZ), height (HTZ), and weight-for-length or BMI-for-age (WLZ/BMIZ). Mid-upper arm circumference (MUACZ) and triceps skinfold thickness (TSFZ) Z-scores were obtained from ages 1 and 2, respectively, through age

SUBMITTER: Yu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8881380 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature