Berihun Bantie, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Getachew Asmare Adella, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Kirubel Dagnaw Tegegne, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie, Yenealem Solomon Kebede, Ermias Sisay Chanie, Gashaw Kerebeh, Wubet Alebachew Bayih, Natnael Moges
Nutritional status is considered a major diagnostic and prognostic indicator of HIV/AIDS in adults. In this aspect, current HIV-treatment guidelines, particularly in low-income countries, recommend the regular monitoring of body mass index (BMI) to determine patients' clinical response to antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, data regarding the change in BMI status of HIV-positive adults on ART following the implementation of the test and treat strategy were limited in Ethiopia. Hence, this study is aimed at investigating the trends of BMI change over time and its associated factors among HIV-positive adults in Northwest Ethiopia...
March 4, 2024: Scientific Reports