Author:
Kerebeh Gashaw,Ayalew Yeneneh,Kefale Demewoz,Chanie Ermias Sisay,Misganaw Natnael Moges,Feleke Dejen Getaneh,Kassaw Amare,Tigabu Agimasie,Bantie Berihun,Tamirat Mahlet,Mengesha Teshale,Azmeraw Molla,Endalamaw Aklilu
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Anemia is one of the common hematological problems among HIV-infected children. It impairs physical functioning, affects the quality of life, increases HIV progression, and decreases survival of HIV-infected children. In Ethiopia, limited studies were conducted on the incidence and predictors of anemia among HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Therefore, this study aims to assess the incidence of anemia and predictors among HIV- infected children on ART at public health facilities of Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia.
Methods
An institution-based retrospective follow-up study was conducted among 403 HIV- infected children who have followed at ART clinics in public health facilities of Bahir Dar City from 2010 to 2020. A simple random sampling technique was employed to select the study units. Data was entered using Epi-data version 4.6 and analyzed using STATA 14.0. Cox proportional hazard model assumption was checked graphically and by scaled Schoenfeld residual test. Bivariable Cox-proportional hazards regression model was employed for each explanatory variable to check the association with the outcome variable. Variables with a p-value of < 0.2 in the bivariable analysis were candidates to the multivariable proportional hazard model. Cox proportional hazards model was used at a 5% level of significance to identify predictors of anemia.
Results
The overall follow up time was 1587 person–years. The overall incidence density of anemia was 6.87 with 95% confidence interval (CI) = (5.60, 8.16) per 100 person-years. The independent predictors show an association were child age from 0.25 to 5 years adjusted hazard ratio (AHR) = (1.83; 95% CI = 1.22, 2.77), World health organization clinical stage III and IV (AHR = 1.80; 95% CI = 1.22, 2.67), being underweight (AHR = 1.5; 95% CI = 1.01, 2.26), having fair/poor adherence to anti-retroviral therapy (AHR = 1.75; 95% CI = 1.08, 2.85) and zidovidine based anti -retroviral therapy regimen (AHR = 1.72; 95% CI = 1.12, 2.64).
Conclusion
The overall incidence rate of anemia was high compared to other country reports. Age, clinical, and ART-related variables provoked the incidence of anemia. Therefore, a need to emphasize the younger age group, prevent and manage opportunistic infections of WHO clinical stage III and IV, and select and monitor appropriate ART regimen types.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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