Higher prevalence of stunting and poor growth outcomes in HIV-exposed uninfected than HIV-unexposed infants in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the growing population of HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) children globally, it is important to determine population-level growth differences between HEU and HIV-unexposed uninfected (HUU) children.

Methods

We analyzed data from a population-level survey enrolling mother-infant pairs attending 6-week and 9-month immunizations in 140 clinics across Kenya. Weight-for-age (WAZ), length-for-age (LAZ), head circumference-for-age (HCAZ) z-scores and underweight (WAZ < -2), stunting (LAZ < -2), and microcephaly (HCAZ < -2), were compared between HEU and HUU. Correlates of growth faltering and poor growth were assessed using generalized Poisson and linear regression models.

Results

Among 2457 infants, 456 (19%) were HEU. Among mothers living with HIV, 64% receive

SUBMITTER: Neary J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8985586 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature