Slim north, fat south: explaining regional differences in abnormal weights in Nigeria
Weight abnormalities (underweight, overweight, and obesity) can cause life-threatening
ailments. This study investigates disparities in the prevalence of underweight, overweight …
ailments. This study investigates disparities in the prevalence of underweight, overweight …
Obesity and HIV: a compounding problem
C Biggs, E Spooner - South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2018 - ajol.info
Objectives: A cross-sectional study was undertaken at Lancers Road Clinic, Durban, South
Africa to determine body composition, haemoglobin, serum albumin and serum high …
Africa to determine body composition, haemoglobin, serum albumin and serum high …
Prevalence and characteristics of metabolic syndrome and its components among adults living with and without HIV in Nigeria: a single-center study
J Jumare, P Dakum, N Sam-Agudu, P Memiah… - BMC Endocrine …, 2023 - Springer
Background Persons living with HIV (PLHIV) now live longer due to effective combination
antiretroviral therapy. However, emerging evidence indicates that they may be at increased …
antiretroviral therapy. However, emerging evidence indicates that they may be at increased …
The effect of HAART on metabolic and haemostatic parameters in HIV infection: A comparative study
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes compromised immunity in humans. Globally,
500 000-970 000 people died from HIV infection complications in 2019, while approximately …
500 000-970 000 people died from HIV infection complications in 2019, while approximately …
Assessment of nutritional status and body image perception among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in a tertiary center, Southwest Nigeria
AS Azees, AMK Ahmed, MM Fasiku… - … Journal of Medicine …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: Malnutrition is a global problem affecting all, irrespective of age and race.
However, countries in Africa are disproportionately affected due to endemic poverty and war …
However, countries in Africa are disproportionately affected due to endemic poverty and war …
[PDF][PDF] Body Mass Index and Associated Factors of Obesity and Underweight in a general out-patient population in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
EN Anyabolu - American Journal of Internal Medicine, 2016 - academia.edu
There is increasing incidence of abnormal weight changes in Sub-Saharan Africa, including
Nigeria. Factors which influence body mass index (BMI) in developing countries have not …
Nigeria. Factors which influence body mass index (BMI) in developing countries have not …
Current co-morbidities burden in patients living with HIV in low-and middle-income countries
PL Ponatshego, NF Youssouf… - Current Opinion in HIV …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
As antiretroviral medication continues to be well supplied in the region and well tolerated by
patients living with HIV, this group is now reckoning with cardiovascular ailments faced by all …
patients living with HIV, this group is now reckoning with cardiovascular ailments faced by all …
[PDF][PDF] Body mass index, blood pressure and serum cortisol level as stress index in symptomatic HIV/AIDS male subjects on antiretroviral therapy negative to malaria …
IP Ezeugwunne, EC Ogbodo, RA Analike… - … Journal of clinical …, 2019 - researchgate.net
Background: HIV infection is a risk factor for a variety of endocrine problems. Objectives:
This study investigated the body mass index (BMI), Systolic blood pressure (SBP), Diastolic …
This study investigated the body mass index (BMI), Systolic blood pressure (SBP), Diastolic …
The Bi-directional relationship between childhood malnutrition and HIV/AIDS
EE Ajari, BA Adewale - International Journal of Health and Life …, 2021 - brieflands.com
: Childhood malnutrition, a disorder broadly classified into overnutrition and undernutrition,
is highly prevalent globally, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia. Several …
is highly prevalent globally, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia. Several …
Relationship between BMI and CD4 cell counts among people living with HIV on ART attending Infectious Disease Hospital, Kano State
Background There are currently an estimated 38 million people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in
the globe. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between Body mass …
the globe. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between Body mass …