The effects of nutritional supplementation on body mass index and CD4 count among adult people living with HIV aids on antiretroviral treatment in Conakry, Guinea

The effects of nutritional supplementation on body mass index and CD4 count among adult people living with HIV aids on antiretroviral treatment in Conakry, Guinea

Whereas the HIV prevalence in Guinea is among the lowest in Africa, many PLHIV in Guinea are malnourished. This study assessed the effect of a nutritional supplementation program on body mass index and CD4 count among adult PLHIV on ART. Study participants were PLHIV who came for consultation in th...

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Main Authors: Sidikiba Sidibé, Alexandre Delamou, Mohamed Lamine Kaba, Aboubacar Sidiki Magassouba, Amara Tabaouo Samake, Yao Serge Arthur Dongo, Jean-Jacques Olivier Kadio, Sandouno Sah Dimio, Lansana Mady Camara, Stella Babalola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Public Health in Africa
Subjects:
Nutritional supplementation
body mass index
CD4 count
HIV
Online Access:http://www.publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/708

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