Self-reported body changes and associated factors in persons living with HIV.
The study aimed at verifying the associated factors of self-perceived body changes in adults living with HIV in highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. This cross-sectional study was conducted among people living with HIV on HAART for at least three months. A standardized questionnaire was used for assessing self-perceived body changes. Associated factors relating to self-reported body changes in people living with HIV (PLHIV) were assessed with Student's t-test and chi-square test. In total, 507 patients were evaluated. The mean time since diagnosis was 6.6 years [standard deviation (SD) +/- 4.1], and the mean duration of HAART was 5.1 years (SD +/- 3.3). Self-perceived body changes were reported by 79.5% of the participants and were associated with viral load and duration of HAART. Fibre intake was lower among males who gained in abdominal fat (p=0.035). HAART-related body changes were reported by the large majority of the population and were associated with demographic and clinical variables.
Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. kellyg@usp.br
Kelly Virecoulon
KV
Giudici
Ana Clara F L
AC
Duran
Patricia Constante
PC
Jaime
D000328:Adult; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / Q000009:adverse effects; D001828:Body Image; D001835:Body Weight; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D057566:Self Report; D055815:Young Adult
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