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Prevalence and Factors of Anaemia Among Adults Living with HIV on Haart in a Tertiary Health Institution in North Central Nigeria

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  • Amaku, CU

    (Department of Family Medicine, College of Medical sciences, Bingham University, Karu via Abuja and Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria)

  • Eseigbe P

    (Department of Family Medicine, College of Medical sciences, Bingham University, Karu via Abuja and Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria)

  • Lass DB

    (Department of Family Medicine, College of Medical sciences, Bingham University, Karu via Abuja and Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria)

  • Harrison, C

    (APIN Public Health Initiative.)

  • Nwankwo C

    (Department of Haematology, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria)

  • Elisha A

    (Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medical Sciences, Bingham University, Nigeria.)

  • Chima AAG

    (Department of Family Medicine, College of Medical sciences, Bingham University, Karu via Abuja and Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria)

Abstract

Anaemia is a prevalent haematologic disorder among adults living with HIV (ALWHIV), persisting despite the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Studies in Nigeria have reported high anaemia prevalence rates among HIV patients. Identifying the factors associated with and understanding the prevalence of anaemia in HIV patients can inform strategies to reduce its incidence and improve patient outcomes. This study was conducted at Bingham University Teaching Hospital in Jos, Nigeria. Data from 425 HIV-positive patients on first-line HAART treatment for at least six months were analyzed. WHO criteria were used to define and categorize anaemia, viral load and CD4 count classifications to stage HIV infection. The study participants had a mean age of 48±7.8years. Overall anemia prevalence was 32.2%, with 19.1%, 11.5% and 1.6% of participants having mild, moderate and severe anemia respectively. Participants with lower CD4 counts (

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  • Amaku, CU & Eseigbe P & Lass DB & Harrison, C & Nwankwo C & Elisha A & Chima AAG, 2025. "Prevalence and Factors of Anaemia Among Adults Living with HIV on Haart in a Tertiary Health Institution in North Central Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(15), pages 1459-1465, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:15:p:1459-1465
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