Intersection of HIV and Anemia in women of reproductive age: a 10-year analysis of three Zimbabwe demographic health surveys, 2005-2015.
Philimon N GonaClara M GonaVasco ChikwashaClara HaruzivisheChabila C MapomaSowmya R RaoPublished in: BMC public health (2021)
The prevalence of anemia in Zimbabwe declined between 2005 and 2015 but provinces of Matebeleland South and Bulawayo were hot spots with little or no change HIV positive women had higher prevalence than HIV negative women. The multidimensional causes and drivers of anemia in women require an integrated approach to help ameliorate anemia and its negative health effects on the women's health. Prevention strategies such as promoting iron-rich food and food fortification, providing universal iron supplementation targeting lowveld provinces and women with HIV, pregnant or breastfeeding are required.
Keyphrases
- hiv positive
- antiretroviral therapy
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- men who have sex with men
- hiv testing
- iron deficiency
- human immunodeficiency virus
- public health
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- pregnancy outcomes
- hiv infected
- south africa
- hepatitis c virus
- cervical cancer screening
- hiv aids
- risk factors
- pregnant women
- human health
- health information
- preterm infants
- drug delivery
- insulin resistance
- social media
- climate change