Cardiometabolic Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum: Findings From a Prospective Cohort Study in South Africa.
Angela M BengtsonHlengiwe MadlalaMushi J MatjilaJulia H GoedeckeSusan Cu-UvinStephen T McGarveyErika WernerLandon MyerPublished in: Open forum infectious diseases (2024)
We observed high levels of obesity, elevated BP, and metabolic syndrome in the perinatal period but few differences by HIV status. Participants on DTG may be more likely to have elevated BP in pregnancy and postpartum. Monitoring of cardiometabolic health for pregnant persons on DTG is warranted.
Keyphrases
- metabolic syndrome
- south africa
- healthcare
- public health
- hiv positive
- insulin resistance
- mental health
- pregnant women
- preterm birth
- antiretroviral therapy
- health information
- pregnancy outcomes
- type diabetes
- hiv infected
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hepatitis c virus
- hiv testing
- weight loss
- hiv aids
- men who have sex with men
- uric acid
- cardiovascular disease
- human health
- body mass index
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- physical activity
- weight gain
- social media
- high fat diet induced