A model for predicting high BMI of people living with HIV after receiving antiretroviral therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of high body mass index (BMI) and normal weight people living with HIV after antiretroviral therapy (ART) and establish a model.

Methods

A total of 290 people living with HIV after 1 year of ART treatment were enrolled and divided into two groups based on whether their BMI index was <24 or ⩾24 at week 48. The demographic, clinical data were collected and analyzed. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed. A model was established and use to predict the occurrence of certain diseases.

Results

A total of 290 people living with HIV were included in this study; 200 had a normal BMI (BMI < 24) and 90 were high BMI (BMI ⩾ 24) after 1-year ART. Their baseline characteristics were signifi

SUBMITTER: Qian Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9218435 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature