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September 17, 2025

Incidence and predictors of anemia among children with antiretroviral therapy at health facilities in Southern Ethiopia: A retrospective follow-up study.

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LGLegesse Tesfaye GinaWolaita Sodo UniversityYHYoseph Halala HandisoWolaita Sodo UniversityABAbebe Sorsa BadachoWestern Cape Department of Health

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Retrospective cohort study reports 4.29 incidence of anemia among children with HIV, suggesting key predictors include zidovudine regimen and stunting.

Key Points

  • Anemia incidence among children on antiretroviral therapy is 4.29 per 100 person-years, indicating a notable health concern.
  • Key predictors of anemia include female sex, stunting, advanced disease stage, and a zidovudine-based regimen.
  • This retrospective cohort study analyzed 352 medical records from health facilities in Southern Ethiopia over a one-year period.
  • Findings suggest targeted healthcare interventions for children with advanced disease stages and specific treatment regimens may be crucial.

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Gina et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4605931b076d99fa5fe3ahttps://doi.org/10.1177/20503121251371898
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