HIV infection and obesity: a review of the evidence.
This article provides a review of recent evidence pertinent to the prevalence, morbidities, and predictive value of overweight and obesity in PLWH. Implications for clinical outcomes are discussed, and recommendations for patient management and future research are advanced.
Keithley
Joyce K
JK
Adult Health Nursing, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA.
Duloy
Anna M S
AM
Swanson
Barbara
B
Zeller
Janice M
JM
D001823:Body Composition; D015992:Body Mass Index; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D018450:Disease Progression; D002149:Energy Intake; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D015444:Exercise; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D039682:HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009017:Morbidity; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009765:Obesity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015995:Prevalence; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome