Ethiopia
Research Article
Nutritional Status and CD4 Cell Counts in HIV/AIDS Patients under Highly
Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author(s): Daniel Getacher Feleke, Nebiyou Yemanebrhane and Daniel GebretsadikDaniel Getacher Feleke, Nebiyou Yemanebrhane and Daniel Gebretsadik
Introduction: The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy significantly improved the life expectancy and quality of life of HIV infected people. However, malnutrition is still a concern. The Nutritional status of HIV/AIDS patients and HIV disease progression association should be thoroughly investigated. The aim of this study is to investigate the association of nutritional status and CD4 cell counts in HIV/AIDs patients who are under HAART in Zewditu Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method: This cross sectional study was conducted on 395 HIV/AIDS patients taking HAART in Zewditu Memorial Hospital from January to June 2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Socio-demographic information was collected using structured data collection sheet. Weight and Height of all HIV/AIDS patients were measured. Venous blood samples were collected using EDTA tubes for the determination of.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6113.1000688
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